Describe structural adaptations of vascular tissue for support. 

  • Parenchyma tissue has cells with a flexible membrane, that allows the cells to expand and become turgid and closely packed providing hydrostatic support
  • Collenchyma tissue has polygonal/rectangular cells with cellulose walls to offer tensile strength and compressional strength for extra support
  • Sclerenchyma tissue in form on fibres are lignified, closely packed to offer firmness
  • In stems vessels are peripheral of the stem for support
  • Mature xylem completes development by annular, spiral, or reticulate  lignification to increase support.
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    Paul Bisiiwo 11 months

    Try to explain when teaching because we don’t understand

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