The growth of plants occurs only in certain specific regions where the dividing tissue is present, this dividing tissue is called as Meristematic tissue . TYPES: Depending on the region where they are present, meristematic tissues are classified as apical, lateral and intercalary CELLS: Cells of meristematic tissue are very active, they have dense cytoplasm, thin cellulose walls and prominent nuclei. They lack vacuoles PERMANENT TISSUE The cells formed after division may take up specific role and lack the ability to divide will form permanent tissue. This process of taking up a permanent shape, size, and a function is called differentiation. Differentiation leads to the development of various types of permanent tissues. SIMPLE PERMANENT TISSUE (i) Parenchyma Parenchyma is the most common simple permanent tissue. It consists of relatively unspecialized cells with thin cell wall. They vary in shape from spherical with many flat surfaces, to elongated, lobed, or folded. They are usu