In this article we will discuss about the evolution of stele in a plant. Stele (= Greek word meaning a column) can be defined as the unit of vascular system that is made up of xylem, phloem, interfascicular tissues, medullary rays, pericycle and pith (if present). The term stele refers to the central core of plant axis and is restricted [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between vascular cambium and cork cambium. Difference # Vascular Cambium: 1. It is also referred to as cambium. 2. Procambium gives rise to cambium. 3. Cambium originates from meristemetic tissue and so it is customary to regard it as primary meristem. 4. Each cell of vascular cambium may be spindle shaped [...]
In this article we will discuss about the interxylary periderm in plants, explained with the help of suitable diagrams. The periderm, which is formed in the wood and medullary tissues, is described as interxylary periderm. The formation of periderm at the periphery of stems and roots, and its protective function are generally recognized. But the periderm in the wood and [...]