Tissue organisation in plants

Tissue organisation in plants

Parenchyma tissue

• Stores starch, protein and water

• Carries out photosynthesis

Collenchyma tissue

Gives support to young, non-woody stems

Sclerenchyma tissue

Gives support and mechanical strength to all mature parts of the plant

Xylem tissue

• Transports water and mineral salts from the roots to other parts of the plant

• Ligneous xylem tissue provides support and mechanical strength to plants

Phloem tissue

• Transports organic matters such as sucrose from the leaves to all parts of the plant