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Which of the following is/are the components of ground tissue system?

Option: 1

Xylem parenchyma


Option: 2

Endodermis


Option: 3

Pith


Option: 4

Only b and c


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Ground Tissue System

  • The ground tissue system is present between the epidermal tissue system and vascular tissue system.
  • It is heterogeneous in nature because the tissues are involved in performing varied functions such as storage, excretion, secretion, etc.
  • It forms the major part of the plant body. 
  • It originates from the periblem and plerome of the apical meristem.
  • The tissues of this system are made up of parenchyma, collenchyma, sclerenchyma. 
  • It includes cortex, pericycle, pith and rays.
  • The following diagram shows an orientation of tissue systems in the primary dicot stem.

Endodermis and pith are the components of ground tissue system.

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