Plant tissue responsible for stiffness in husk of coconut is

Sclerids

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Phloem cells

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Xylem fibres

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Sclerenchyma fibres

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Solution

The correct option is D Sclerenchyma fibres
The shape of the sclerenchyma cells are elongated and cell walls are thickened by lignin. The plant gets very strong support and strength since these are heavily deposited with lignin. It is responsible for the stiffness of coconut fibres.
So, the correct answer is option D.

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