Question

Distinguish between the anatomy of monocot root with dicot root?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Monocot root

• Pericycle has lateral roots.
• Number of xylem phloem elements are 8 to many.
• Xylem vessels are oval or rounded.
• Conjunctive tissue are mostly sclerenchymatous.
• Pith is large and well developed.
• No secondary growth.
• Conjunctive tissue is sclerenchymatous so it cannot produce vascular cambium.

Dicot root

• Pericycle gives rise to lateral roots, cork cambium and part of vascular cambium.
• Number of xylem and phloem are 2 to 6.
• Xylem vessels are polygonal or angular in shape.
• Conjunctive tissue is parenchymatous.
• Pith is absent or insignificant.
• Secondary growth occurs.
• Conjunctive tissue forms vascular cambium.