Parenchyma
Parenchyma-
Parenchyma is a
versatile ground tissue that generally constitutes the "filler"
tissue in soft parts of plants. It forms, among other things, the cortex and pith of
stems, the cortex of roots, the mesophyll of leaves, the pulp of
fruits, and the endosperm of seeds. Parenchyma cells are living
cells and may remain meristamatic at maturity—meaning that they are
capable of cell division if stimulated. They have thin but
flexible cellulose cell walls, and are generally polyhedral when
close-packed, but can be roughly spherical when isolated from their neighbours.
They have large central vacuoles, which allow the cells to store and
regulate ions, waste products, and water. Tissue specialised for food
storage is commonly formed of parenchyma cells.
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