The following points highlight the top two types of monocot and dicot roots. The types are: 1. Anatomy of Dicotyledonous Roots 2. Anatomy of Monocot Root. Monocot and Dicot Roots: Type # 1. Anatomy of Dicotyledonous Roots: I. Cicer- Root: It is circular in outline (Fig. 170) and reveals following tissues from outside with-in: Epiblema: 1. It is the outermost [...]
The following points highlight the six anatomical characteristics of the root. The characteristics are: 1. Root Cap 2. Epidermis 3. Cortex 4. Endodermis 5. Pericycle 6. Vascular System. Root: Anatomical Characteristic # 1. Root Cap: The root cap consists of parenchymatous cells in various stages of differentiation. It is protective in function. Recent experiments have indicated that the root cap [...]
Let us learn about Roots. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Categories of Root 2. General Characteristics of the Roots. Categories of Root: (1) Primary, normal roots, which originate from the embryo and usually persist throughout life, and (2) Adventitious roots, which arise secondarily from stem, leaf or other tissues and which may be either permanent or [...]