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What Do Laticiferous Tissue Secrete?

Robert Thorne • • 6 min read
What Do Laticiferous Tissue Secrete?

Laticiferous tissue
A laticifer is a type of elongated secretory cell found in the leaves and/or stems of plants that produce latex and rubber as secondary metabolites. Usually latex is present in the families of many flowering plants. This substance may be white, yellow or pinkish in color.

What is the function of Laticiferous tissues?

Laticifers were first described by H. A. de Barry in 1877. Laticifers are highly specialized cells which can produce a wide variety of proteins. These proteins include enzymes functioning as proteinases and chitinases which help defend the producing plant against insects and other herbivores.

What is secreted from dermal tissue?

Dermal Tissue

Epidermal cells secrete a waxy substance called cuticle , which coats, waterproofs, and protects the above-ground parts of plants. Cuticle helps prevent water loss, abrasions, infections, and damage from toxins. This tissue includes several types of specialized cells.

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