Botany - Anatomy of Flowering Plants Question with Solution | TestHub

Protoderm is referred to as the meristem in vascular plants that gives rise to the epidermis. The epidermal tissue provides protection against infection, water loss, and any mechanical injuries. This protective tissue is derived from the protoderm (primary meristem). The protoderm is also known as dermatogens and consists of the epidermis as well as epidermal outgrowths.