Write any four characters of meristematic Tissues?

Explanation

1. Cells of the meristem may be spherical, oral, polygonal or rectangular in shape.
2. Cell wall is thin and made up of cellulose only.
3. Intercellular spaces are absent because of compact arrangement.
4. Each cell has a large nucleus and a dense cytoplasm usually without vacuoles.
5. Cells are highly active and exhibit rapid divisions.
6. Plastids are in proplastid state.
7. Mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum are less complex in organisation.
8. Cells do not store food materials.
9. The cells lack ergastic substances.