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Title: 2 other botany questions Post by: zoobudd84 on Aug 3, 2013 What are the 3 types of plant tissues and what are their main functions? Evaporation of water from plant leaves is called Title: Re: 2 other botany questions Post by: duddy on Aug 4, 2013 What are the 3 types of plant tissues and what are their main functions? There are three types of plant tissues: ground, vascular, and dermal. Dermal Tissue Generally a single layer of cells The "skin" of the plant Primarily parenchyma cells Main role is protection of the plant Ground Tissue Makes up the bulk of the plant Predominately parenchyma, but collenchyma and schlerenchyma cells are found Diverse functions including photosynthesis, storage, and support Vascular Tissue Involved in the transport of water, ions, minerals, and food Also has a secondary role in support Composed of xylem, phloem, parenchyma, schlerenchyma For question two, see this thread: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?topic=73932.msg205575#msg205575 :) Be happy |