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Virat

Asked: May 9, 2026In: Class 9 Science

Coconut husk fibres are used for mats which are tough and fibrous. Which tissue has structural features suitable for providing this strength? Explain why living parenchyma couldn’t serve the same purpose.

Sclerenchyma tissue provides strength to coconut husk fibres because of thick lignified walls. Living parenchyma cells have thin walls and soft structure mainly for storage, so they cannot provide the hardness, toughness and durability needed for mats.