Question

What is pith? Explain it. Also mention about medullary rays.

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Answer 1

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Explanation:

                                    $\huge\boxed{Pith};$

Pith means "true nature" or "essence" and substance means the essential nature underlying a phenomenon.

                     $\huge\boxed{MedullaryRays};$

The medullary or pith rays are essential for the radial conduction of the water, minerals and other organic substances.They transport the substances from centre to periphery

These rays are also known as vascular rays or pith rays.

Answer 2

Answer

Pith

•It is also known as medulla.

•Present in center, parenchymatous, stores food.

•Also responsible for Radial conduction of water with the help of specialised parenchymatous cell known as PITH RAYS or MEDULLARY RAYS.

Medullary rays

These are the extensions of pith.In most dicotyledons, the peripheral layers of pith extend b/w vascular bundles and are in contact with pericycle known as medulla rays.