Question

Differentiate between plumule and radicle

Answer 1

Embryo enclosed in the seed protrudes out of the seed and has two structures namely, radicle and plumule. Radicle, the future root is protected by a sheath called as coleorhiza. Plumule, the future shoot is protected by a sheath called as coleoptile.

Answer 2

plumule- It is an embryonic shoot.                                                                                    - Grows upward from soil.                                                                                  - Capable of photosynthesis.                                                                        Radicle- It is an embryonic root.                                                                           -Grows down ward from soil.                                                                                          - Capable of absorbing water.