The following points highlight the two types of secondary tissues in dicot root of Plants. The types are: 1. Secondary Vascular Tissues 2. Secondary Ground Tissues or Periderm. Type # 1. Secondary Vascular Tissues: Stage I: Conjunctive parenchyma cells lying on the inner edges of the primary phloem bundles become meristematic. They give rise to small quantity of secondary xylem [...]
The following points highlight the six main parts of monocot root in plants. The parts are: 1. Epiblema 2. Cortex 3. Endodermis 4. Pericycle 5. Vascular Strand 6. Pith. Monocot Root: Part # 1. Epiblema or Piliferous Layer (Rhizodermis): It is the outermost layer of young root which has thin-walled cells. Some of the cells give rise to root hairs. [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Plant Growth and Animal Growth. Difference # Plant Growth: 1. Plants possess well defined growing points or meristems. 2. Growth is apical, intercalary or lateral. 3. Growth is indefinite or unlimited. 4. Plant growth continues throughout the life of a plant. 5. New organs continue to be formed throughout the [...]