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 make in-depth study of the organ, mechanism, factors and methods of water absorption. Absorption of water and nutrient material is carried on only by the younger portions of a root, near its tip (See Fig. 2.2). The very tip itself is usually covered with a sheathing root cap of cells which protects the delicate underlying tissues as the [...]
Absorption of Water by Roots (With Diagram)! Now for the actual absorption of water by the roots—it can be shown that when a root hair is in contact with a number of cortical cells of the root and finally a trachea or a xylem vessel, water will enter the root hair, pass from there into the cortical cells and finally [...]