Which specific structures are formed when parenchyma cells grow into the lumen of vessels, rendering them non-functional in heartwood?
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Correct answer: Tyloses
Tyloses are balloon-like outgrowths of xylem parenchyma cells that enter the vessels through pits. They block the vessel lumen, which helps in the formation of heartwood and protects against pathogen entry.
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