Category: 1.Plant Biology

Parenchyma cells make up parenchyma tissue. Parenchyma cells are the most common of the cell types and are found in almost all major parts of higher plants. These cells are essentially spherical when they are first formed. However, these cells have thin walls, which are flattened at points of contact when many cells are packed…

Intercalary meristems are found in grasses and related plants that do not have vascular cambium or cork cambium, as they do not grow in depth. These plants have apical meristems and the attachment regions of the leaves, called nodes, contain a third type of meristematic tissue. This meristem will also actively produce new cells and…

Lateral meristems give rise to secondary growth in plants. Secondary growth is usually horizontal growth. A good example is the deep growth of a tree trunk. Two types of lateral meristems are important to be aware of in the study of plants. Vascular cambium, the first type of lateral meristem, is sometimes simply called cambium.…

Plant consists of three major organ groups: roots, stems, and leaves. As we know from other areas of biology, these organs are made up of tissues working together for a common purpose (function). In turn, tissues are made up of many cells that are made up of elements and atoms at a basic level. In…

Plant Cells Most cells are not visible to the naked eye. However, with different types of microscopes, plant cells can be easily observed and studied. In young parts of plants and fruits, cell shapes are usually round, while in older parts, cells are somewhat box-like with 14 sides as they are packed together. A  plant…