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  4. The sclerenchyma of the hypodermis in the Pinus needle helps in :

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Q. The sclerenchyma of the hypodermis in the Pinus needle helps in :

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Sclerenchyma cells are thick walled liginified and dead at maturity. These provide mechanical support to the Pinus needle. Sclerencyma may be fibres or sclereid.