Discuss the location of conjunctive tissue. Which cells constitute this tissue?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Conjunctive Tissue (also called connective tissue) is a component of the ground tissue system in roots.
Location: In angiosperm roots with radial vascular bundles:
- Located in the patches between xylem and phloem
- Since xylem and phloem occupy different radii, the intervening spaces contain conjunctive tissue
Cellular Composition:
- Composed entirely of parenchymatous cells
- Living, thin-walled cells
- May contain stored starch grains
Functions:
- Lateral conduction of water and minerals
- Storage of nutrients
- Potential for dedifferentiation into vascular cambium during secondary growth (in dicots)
Developmental Importance: During secondary growth in dicot roots:
- Conjunctive tissue cells become meristematic
- Form part of the wavy vascular cambium ring
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