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Difference between Dicot and Monocot Stem | Botany

The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between dicot and monocot stem. Difference # Dicot Stem: 1. Ground tissue  in dicotyledonous stem is well-differentiated into extra-stelar and intra-stelar regions. Extra-stelar ground tissue is differentiated into three zones:—collenchymatous hypodermis, parenchyma and starch sheath; and intra- stelar ground tissue consists of pericycle—homogeneous or heterogeneous, large medulla and medullary rays. 2. [...]

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Difference between Dicot and Monocot Seed | Botany

The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between dicot and monocot seed. Difference # Dicot Seed: 1. Two cotyledons in the embryo. 2. Plumule is terminal, cotyledons are lateral. 3, No sheath. 4. Albuminous or exalbuminous. 5. Germination- usually hypogeal or epigeal. 6. Plumule is pushed upwards by the actively growing epicotyl or hypocotyl. 7. Radicle produced the [...]

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Meristematic Cell: Notes on Meristematic Cell | Botany

Meristematic cells have some distinctive features. They are usually isodiametric and compactly arranged without leaving intercellular spaces. Cells have dense cytoplasm, very small vacuoles and quite prominent nuclei. Plastids are in the pro-plastid stage and ergastic matters are usually absent. Walls are thin, homo­geneous and made of cellulose (Fig. 135). These are the characters of truly meristematic cells; departures are [...]

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