Question

State the main function of the following: Lenticels.

Answer 1

Lenticels:

1. Lenticels are permanently open pores which possesses cells with large intercellular spaces in the periderm of the secondary organs in the bark of woody stems.

Function of a lenticels:

1. Lenticel functions as a pore.
2. It participates in the direct exchange of gasses between the internal tissues and atmosphere through the bark, which is or else impermeable to gases.