Question

Where does collenchyma occur?

Answer 1

Collenchyma:

1. Collenchyma is a simple permanent tissue composed of elongated live cells with pectocellulosic walls that are thickened.
2. Collenchyma tissue can be found beneath the epidermis, as well as in immature stems, petioles, and even leaf veins.
3. It's also been found in the hypodermis of avocado fruits.
4. Collenchyma cells may or may not have a few chloroplasts, and they may or may not be capable of photosynthesis and food storage.
5. It's a live mechanical tissue with mechanical strength and flexibility, as well as the ability to expand in size.
6. Collenchyma is common in climbing stems and can be detected in the epidermis of dicot stems and petioles.
7. Collenchyma is a tissue that is made up of live and elongated cells with uneven cell walls.
8. Collenchyma cells have extensive cellulose deposits in their cell walls, giving them a polygonal appearance in cross-section.
9. These thicker cell walls, as well as the longitudinal interconnecting of the cells, give the tissue its strength.