Xylem Parenchyma:
- These are the parenchymatous cells associated with xylem.
- These represent the only living component of the complex tissue xylem.
- These are of two types:
- Axial/wood parenchyma: these are vertically arranged parenchyma that can develop into vessels and other members.
- Ray parenchyma: these are horizontally arranged parenchyma that are responsible for the lateral conduction of water.
- If xylem parenchyma is present in the diffused form, it is called apotracheal parenchyma.
- If xylem parenchyma is present compactly around the xylem vessel, it is called paratracheal parenchyma.
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If xylem parenchyma is present compactly around the xylem vessel, it is called paratracheal parenchyma.
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