Functions of Parenchyma Cell

May 13, 2024 | by Bloom Code Studio

The primary function of the parenchymal cell is to store food materials (i,e, starch, hormone, protein, fat, nutrients, etc) and water through a large central vacuole.
Parenchymal cells make the ground tissue (apart from vascular and dermal tissue) of the plant.
The nature of the parenchyma cell is meristematic (the ability to divide into many different cells). It plays a vital role in healing and repairing wounds.
Besides food materials, it also stores waste products of plants as well as ergastic substances.
Chloroplast present in all green parts of a plant with Chlorenchyma performs photosynthesis.
Participate in forming structure to thebe plant by giving a mechanical rigidity to it.
The various metabolic pathway (synthesis of food materials, energy for plant development and growth) takes place in parenchyma cell.
Aerenchyma cells facilitate buoyancy in some aquatic plants.
These cells help in the transportation of nutrients, ions, chemicals, and water all over the plant body.
Central vacuoles present in parenchyma cells accumulate anthocyanin and tannin.
Gymnosperm parenchymatous cells contain spiny projections that protect them from predator attacks.
The xylem parenchyma plays important role in the radial conduction of minerals and water. Some cells pass light from the surface to underground cells.

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