In this article we will discuss about the anatomy of phylloclade stem. Phyitoclade is a modified stem which appears and functions like a leaf. Ruscus (Family - Liliaceae): T.S. appears flat, leaf like and reveals following tissues: Epidermis: 1. A single, epidermal layer is Present on upper as well as lower surfaces representing upper epidermis and lower epidermis. 2. A [...]
In this article we will discuss about the anatomy of Zea mays and Triticum monocot leaves. 1. Anatomy of Zea mays – Leaf (Family – Graminae): T. S. reveals the following structures: Epidermis: 1. A single layer is present on the upper as well as lower surfaces of the leaf. 2. Both the epidermal layers, i.e., upper as well as [...]
In this article we will discuss about the anatomy of an orchid root. Wanda – Root (Family – Orchidaeeae): It is almost circular in outline and reveals following tissues from outside with-in: Velamen: 1. It is the outermost, multiseriate covering of the root which represents the epidermis. 2. It is composed of compactly arranged elongated, dead cells which possess fibrous [...]