In this article we will discuss about the arrangements of primary tissues in roots. A cross-section of root reveals the epidermis, cortex and vascular cylinder. Epidermis: Epidermis of root is also referred to as epiblema or rhizodermis as it differs from that of shoot in origin, structure and function. Epidermal cells are compactly set, elongated, and thin-walled with thin cuticle [...]
The below mentioned article provides an essay on epiphyte. Epiphyte forms an ecologic group of plants that grow in substrate where there is no soil. They grow and remain attached to another plant. Epiphytes use the other plant merely for support. They do not grow parasitically. Trunks and branches of trees serve as supports of epiphyte but cannot retain water [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between monocotyledonous root and monocotyledonous stem. Difference # Monocotyledonous Root: 1. Internally it is differentiated into epiblema, cortex and stele. 2. Epiblema is uniseriate or multiseriate (e.g. velamen of orchid root), lacks cuticle and stoma, and provided with unicellular root hairs. 3. Cortex is commonly parenchymatous, the peripheral layers of which [...]