Question

Is Phellem produced by the Phellogen?

Answer 1

Phellem:

1. Phellem is a non-vascular dead plant tissue present on the outer side of the bark.
2. It is made from the meristematic tissue cork cambium.
3. The meristematic tissue (cork cambium) is known as phellogen.
4. Phellem is commonly known as cork present the outer side of phellogen or cork cambium and functions as a protective layer.
5. Hence, phellem is produced from the phellogen.