Which tissue is commercially exploited to obtain hemp and jute?

Sclerenchyma fibres

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Parenchyma fibres

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Collenchyma fibres

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A Sclerenchyma fibres
Sclerenchyma fibres are ideal for obtaining fibres, which are useful for processing in the textile industry.
Sclerenchyma fibres are predominantly long celled, with thick walls, small cavities and pointed ends. Jute and hemp fibres are formed of sclerenchyma.
Therefore, sclerenchyma fibres are commercially exploited to obtain hemp and jute.
Therefore, option A is correct.

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