MCQ
Cork tissue arises from
  • A
    Periderm
  • Phellogen
  • C
    Phelloderm
  • D
    Phellem

Answer

Correct option: B.
Phellogen
b
Mature stems of woody plants have a peripheral water proof tissue called cork (phellem). It is a result of the activity of cork cambium (phellogen) during secow ork the place of epidermis in the stem and roots of older woody plants.

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