There are two types of plant tissue- Maristematic tissue and Permanent tissue. Both have different functions is the plants.
1. Meristematic tissue:- Meristematic tissue is the group of actively dividing cells. This kinds of tissue is found in growing parts of a plant such as root and shoot tips.
Function:- The main function of the Meristematic tissue is to produce new cells at the root and shoot tips and build up plant body in length and thickness.
2. Permanent tissue:- Permanent tissue do not grow and produce new cell. This kinds of tissue has stopped their growth completely or for the long time.
Function:- Permanent tissue protects the plants from external influence by covering it. It also support the plants. This kind of tissue found in the outer layer of the body of a plant.