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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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Monocot Root Diagram | Botany

This article provides a diagram of monocot root. Also learn about:- 1. Exodermis 2. Origin of Lateral Roots 3. Root-Stem Transition. A monocotyledonous root has almost identical structure and plan of arrangement, of tissues, excepting the following points of difference: (1) Bundles in monocotyledonous roots are numerous and not limited, as in dicotyledonous roots; and the metaxylem cavities are wider. [...]

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