Explain the economic importance of xylem and its associated support tissues
What will be an ideal response?
Wood is primarily comprised of secondary xylem. The economic importance of wood is self-explanatory. A good example of support tissue associated with the vascular system is sclerenchyma, more specifically fibers. Fibers are used for rope, canvas, paper, nets, etc.
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