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  • Meristematic Tissue Differentiation: Ground & Vascular Tissue Types
    Meristematic tissue develops into three primary tissue types:

    1. Ground Tissue: This tissue makes up the bulk of the plant and includes cells involved in:

    * Photosynthesis: Parenchyma cells.

    * Storage: Parenchyma cells, especially in roots and stems.

    * Support: Collenchyma cells (flexible support) and sclerenchyma cells (rigid support).

    2. Vascular Tissue: This tissue is responsible for transporting water, nutrients, and sugars throughout the plant. It includes:

    * Xylem: Transports water and minerals upwards from the roots.

    * Phloem: Transports sugars (produced during photosynthesis) throughout the plant.

    3. Dermal Tissue: This tissue forms the outer protective layer of the plant and includes:

    * Epidermis: The outermost layer, covering leaves, stems, and roots.

    * Periderm: Replaces epidermis in woody plants, forming the bark.

    These three primary tissue types differentiate from the meristematic tissue, forming the complex and diverse structures of mature plants.

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