Periderm, also known as bark is the outermost layer of stems and roots of woody plants.
The periderm is composed of three layers: cork (phellem) on the outside, cork cambium (phellogen) in the middle, and phelloderm on the inside. The periderm serves as a protective layer in woody plants to replace the epidermis as the plant matures.
Secondary growth in cortical region forms secondary cortex inside and periderm outside the cortical cambium
A lenticel is a specialized pore found in the periderm that allows for gas exchange in woody stems and roots. The remainder of the periderm includes the cork cambium and cork cells, which form the protective outer layer of the plant. Lenticels are distinct in their role of facilitating gas exchange, while the rest of the periderm acts as a barrier to protect underlying tissues.
What role does the periderms play in
The periderm is the secondary protective (dermal) tissue that replaces the epidermis during growth in thickness of stems and roots of gymnosperms and dicotyledons (i.e., secondary growth). Unlike the epidermis, the periderm is a multilayered tissue system, the bulk of which usually constitutes the cork, or phellem.
In older woody plants, the epidermis of the stem is replaced by periderm, which includes tissues such as cork cambium, cork cells, and phelloderm. Periderm helps protect the stem and replaces the functions of the epidermis as the plant matures and its stems thicken.
The protective outer layers of a plant are composed of dermal tissue, which includes the epidermis and periderm. The epidermis is the outermost layer of cells that covers young plant parts, while the periderm replaces the epidermis in older, woody plant parts. Dermal tissue provides a protective barrier against physical damage, pests, and pathogens.
The skin of a plant is called dermal tissue. This tissue is made up of epidermis and periderm which together cover and protect the plant.
Periderm is another term for tree bark. It comprises tissue surrounding cork cambium.
The periderm replaces the epidermis in the woody stem to provide protection from physical damage and help prevent water loss. It forms a thick, waterproof layer of bark that serves as a barrier against environmental factors. The periderm also contains cork cells that are dead at maturity, providing additional structural support to the growing stem.
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Cork cambium, also known as phellogen, is the type of dermal tissue that produces bark in plants. It is responsible for the formation of the outer protective covering of the stem and roots.