Meristematic tissue is a type of plant tissue that is composed of undifferentiated cells that can divide and differentiate into different types of plant tissues. They are responsible for the growth of plants in length and girth. Meristematic tissues are usually found at the tips of roots and shoots, and they are constantly dividing to produce new cells.
On the other hand, permanent tissue is composed of fully differentiated cells that have lost the ability to divide. These tissues are derived from meristematic tissues and perform specific functions in the plant body. They can be divided into three types: protective, supportive, and conductive tissues.
The main difference between meristematic tissue and permanent tissue is that meristematic tissue is made up of undifferentiated cells that can divide and differentiate into various types of plant tissues, whereas permanent tissue is composed of fully differentiated cells that are specialized to perform specific functions in the plant body.
