Let us learn about Anatomical Structure of Epiphytic Roots and Storage Roots. Anatomy of Epiphytic Root: The orchids (of family Orchidaceae-monocotyledons) are epiphytes. They possess the aerial roots hanging in the air. The anatomy of the root of Dendrobium (an orchid) is given here. Velamen: The velamen consists of several layers of dead cells often with spirally thickened and perforated [...]
The following points highlight the top eleven anatomical characteristics of monocotyledonous roots. The characteristics are: 1. Xylem 2. Cambium 3. Pith 4. Epidermis 5. Cortex 6. Endodermis 7. Pericycle 8. Vascular Tissue 9. Formation of Lateral Roots 10. Mycorrhiza 11. Formation of Adventitious Roots. Monocotyledonous Roots: Anatomical Characteristics # 1. Xylem: The xylem groups are numerous (polyarch condition) and generally [...]
The following points highlight the top eight anatomical characteristics of dicotyledonous roots. The characteristics are: 1. Xylem Bundles 2. Cambium 3. Pith 4. Epidermis 5. Cortex 6. Endodermis 7. Pericycle 8. The Vascular System. Dicotyledonous Roots: Anatomical Characteristic # 1. Xylem Bundles: The xylem bundles vary from two to six numbers, i.e., they may be diarch, triarch, tetrarch, pentarch or [...]