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Whole plant growth is indeterminate, but growth of some organs is determinate. When a cell divides, the daughter cells grow. And they may differentiate (specialize), depending especially on where they are located during development. Generally a single cell layer that covers the plant. Water retention in shoot system, aided by waxy cuticle. Pit: porous cell wall between adjacent tracheids and vessel elements. Phloem: companion cell and sieve-tube element, cells are alive at functional maturity. Three principal cell types: parenchyma, collenchyma, sclerenchyma. Cells with unevenly thickened walls that lack lignin. Grouped into strands or cylinders to aid support without constricting growth. Give strength and support to fully-grown parts of the plant. Sclerieds impact hardness to nutshells and the gritty texture to pears. Primary growth in roots lengthens roots from the tips. The apical meristem produces three primary meristems: protoderm, ground meristem, and procambium. These cells retain meristematic capabilities, and can produce lateral roots.

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