Botany - Anatomy of Flowering Plants Question with Solution | TestHub

Mature cork cells are plant cells that form the protective water resistant tissue in the outer covering of stems and trunks. Cork cells are genetically programmed not to divide, but instead to remain as they are dead cells. Cork cells possess lenticels. A lenticel is produced beneath a former stomata or stoma of the epidermis. They encloses intercellular space for gaseous exchange. Passage cells help in transfer of water from cortex. Quiescent centre is present in root apical meristem.