how monocot root differ from dicot root
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Within the seed lies the plant's embryo. Whereas monocots have one cotyledon (vein), dicots have two. This small difference at the very start of the plant's life cycle leads each plant to develop vast differences. ... Dicot roots also contain one main root called the taproot, where other, smaller roots branch off.
These plant roots have a comparatively wider, and fibrous root-like structure.
These plant roots have a comparatively narrow, and tap root-like structure.
Difference # Dicot Root:
1. Cortex is comparatively narrow.
2. The epiblema, the cortex and even the endodermis are peeled off and replaced by cork.
3. Older root has a covering of cork.
4. Endodermis is less thickened and casparian strips are more prominent.
5. Passage cells are generally absent in endodermis.
6. Pericycle produces lateral roots, cork cambium and part of the vascular cambium
Difference # Monocot Root:
1. Cortex is very wide.
2. Cork is not formed. The cortex and the endodermis persist. Only the epiblema is peeled off.
3. Older root has a covering of exodermis.
4. Casparian strips are visible only in young root. The endodermal cells later become highly thickened.
5. Thin walled passage cells generally occur in the endodermis opposite the protoxylem point.
6. Pericycle produces lateral roots only.