HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the only tissue that produces new plant cells?
A
xylem
B
meristematic tissue
C
phloem
D
ground tissue
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Meristematic. Growth in plants occurs as the stems and roots lengthen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Meristematic tissue can multiply to produce new cells. Meristematic tissue found at all growing points of a plant, such as the tips of roots, stem, and branches. The tissue is defined as a group of cells which perform a particular function.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plant tissue is classified into two main groups-Meristematic tissue and permanent tissue. Permanent tissue is formed by the differentiation of meristematic tissue.

Detailed explanation-4: -“Meristematic tissue is the plant tissue that has the ability to divide actively throughout its life.”

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