The important functions of simple permanent tissues are:
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The simple permanent tissue; parenchyma is having the power to heal the wound, the power of division.
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Parenchyma cells helps in the formation of adventitious buds, it aids in the water storage in succulent plants.
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The collenchyma cells provide tensile strength to the growing organs, elasticity to the organs, it also give support to the vascular bundle by forming the bundle sheath.
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The sclerenchyma gives mechanical strength to the plant organs, firmness and stiffness to the plant part.
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The sclerenchyma is resistant to stress and strains, hard texture protect the internal part of the fruits.
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The xylary fibres participate in the conduction of water and also provide support.
