Characteristics of Meristematic Tissue

The characteristics of the meristematic tissues are as follows:

• Meristematic tissues consist of cells that have not yet differentiated into specific cell types.
• These tissues undergo rapid and frequent cell division, contributing to the growth of the plant.
• Meristematic tissues are responsible for primary growth, which leads to an increase in the length of plant structures.
• The cells in meristematic tissues have large nuclei but lack well-developed vacuoles.
• There are no intercellular spaces in meristematic tissues, as the cells are closely packed.
• These tissues are commonly found at the tips of roots, shoots, and other growing regions of the plant.
• Meristematic tissue exhibits totipotency.
• Meristematic tissues, like the vascular cambium and cork cambium, lead to secondary growth which is an increase in girth in woody plants.

Meristematic tissues are a type of plant tissue that plays an important role in the growth and development of plants. These tissues consist of undifferentiated cells that can divide and differentiate into various types of specialized cells. Meristematic tissues are mainly found in that part of the plant where active growth occurs, like at the tips of roots and shoots.

Table of Content

• Meristematic Tissues 
• Characteristics of Meristematic Tissues
• Meristematic Tissue Classification 
  • Classification Based on Origin 
  • Classification Based on Position 
  • Classification Based on Functions 
• Function of Meristematic Tissue 
• FAQs on Meristematic Tissues