During elongation, collenchyma cells do not divide as much as the surrounding parenchyma cells, which explains their prosenchymatic nature. However, cell size and shape still can vary from short isodiametric and prismatic cells to long, fibre-like cells with tapering ends.

Can parenchyma cells divide?

Parenchyma cells are not differentiated, neither morphologically nor physiologically. ... Although hardly any cell division takes place in differentiated parenchyma, the cells keep their ability to divide: they make up the bulk of cells participating in wound healing and regeneration of plant organs.

Do sclerenchyma cells divide?

The ground tissue of plants includes all tissues that are neither dermal nor vascular. It can be divided into three types based on the nature of the cell walls. ... Sclerenchyma cells have thick lignified secondary walls and often die when mature.