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Name and describe two protective tissues of plants.Give their another function as well.
Asked by Rahul Jaglan | 24 Jun, 2018, 01:52: PM
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Types of protective tissues in plants

Epidermis

Location  Characteristics Function
  • Present in the outermost layer of leaves, flowers, stem and roots.
  • One-cell thick and covered with a cuticle.
  • Cells are elongated and flattened.
  • Do not contain intercellular spaces between them.
  • Protects the plant from desiccation and infection.

Cork

Location 
    Characteristics
Function
  • The outermost layer formed after epidermis undergoes certain changes.
  • Consists of one type of cell.
  • Cells are rectangular.
  • Protoplasts are vacuolated and contain tannins and chloroplasts.
  • Prevents desiccation, infection and mechanical injury.
  • Protects from fire.
  • Used as shock-absorber, flooring, and making of sports goods.
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