Plant anatomy

In this Chapter note you will find notes and guide covering Concept of tissues, types of plant tissues (meristems and permanent tissues), Anatomy of dicot and monocot root, stem and leaf Secondary growth of dicot stem.

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Plant anatomy involves the study of the structure of plants, focusing on tissues that serve various vital functions. Tissues are groups of cells with a similar structure that work together to perform specific functions. In plants, tissues are classified into meristems and permanent tissues.

Meristems are tissues responsible for the growth of the plant. They are divided into apical, lateral, and intercalary meristems based on their position and function. Permanent tissues are further classified into simple and complex tissues. Simple tissues include parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma, while complex tissues are made up of xylem and phloem.

The anatomy of both monocot and dicot plants is studied, including their roots, stems, and leaves. Dicot plants undergo secondary growth, which is explored in this section.