What are permanent tissues and how do they differ from meristematic tissues?

Permanent tissues are plant tissues composed of cells that have completed differentiation and ceased dividing. Unlike meristematic tissues, which contain small, actively dividing cells with thin walls and dense cytoplasm, permanent tissues have cells that are larger, specialized for specific functions, and have varying wall thicknesses depending on their role. The key difference lies in their growth activity: meristematic tissues continuously produce new cells, while permanent tissues maintain established structures and perform specialized functions like storage, support, or transport.