Cork cambium forms tissues that form the cork. Do you agree with this statement? Explain.
Explanation For the stem to increase its girth, the epidermis and the cortex are replaced by another type of meristematic tissue called the cork cambium.The cork cambium is also called the phellogen. The phellogen, or the cork cambium, divides into cells both on the outside as well as on the inside. The cells that are cut off towards the centre form the secondary cortex or phelloderm. It consists of parenchymatous cells. The cells that are cut off peripherally, or on the outer side, form the phellem or cork. The cork consists of cells containing deposits of suberin which make the walls of the cork impermeable to water. The cork cambium or phellogen, the cork or phellemand the secondary cortex or phellodermare collectively termed as the periderm. The periderm, along with the phloem, ultimately forms the bark of the plant. Final Answer Yes, the cork cambium forms tissues that give rise to the cork. Cork cambium develops into cortex region of stem with the increase in girth of the stem.
