1. Plant tissues

2. Learning goals We are learning about the cells of plants.
We are learning to identify the main tissues in plants.

3. Meristematic cells Unspecialized plant cells
Divide & differentiate into specialized cells

4. Plant tissues

5. Dermal tissue Forms the outermost layer of a plant Periderm tissue:
Periderm tissue:
Only on woody plants
Forms bark on stems and large roots
Epidermal tissue:
Thin layer of cells covering the surface of leaves, stems and roots

6. epidermal Can be specialized
Leaf cells produce a waxy waterproof cuticle
Root hairs to absorb water and minerals

7. Vascular tissue transportation system Vascular bundle (veins) Xylem:
Transports water and dissolved minerals from roots to the leaves
Phloem:
Transports a sugar solution from the leaves to the roots

8. Ground tissue Located between dermal and vascular tissue
Variety of functions:
Photosynthesis
Food and water storage
Structural support

9. 2 main types of Ground tissue
Palisade layer:
main site of photosynthesis, near surface
Spongy mesophyll:
Interior of leaf, photosynthesize, loosely packed

11. Learning goals We are learning about the cells of plants.
We are learning to identify the main tissues in plants.