what are the differences between dicot root and monocot root - Biology - Anatomy of Flowering Plants

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what are the differences between dicot root and monocot root?

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Dear student, Please find below the solution to the asked query â€‹ Dicot and Monocot Root Tissue organization Dicot Monocot Figure

Epidermis Has a single layer of epidermal cells, some of which protrude to form root hairs Same as that of dicot root Cortex Has several layers of thin-walled parenchymatous cells, with intercellular spaces Same as that of dicot root Endodermis Single layer of barrel-shaped cells, without intercellular space, and contains Casparian strips (water impermeable layer consisting of waxy suberin) Same as that of dicot root Pericycle Has thick-walled parenchyma Initiation of lateral roots and vascular cambium during the secondary growth takes place in these cells Secondary growth is absent in monocots Pith Small and inconspicuous Large and well-developed Vascular bundle Single (Monoarch) More than six (Polyarch) Hope this information will clear your doubts about the topic If you have any more doubts just ask here on the forum and our experts will try to help you out as soon as possible Regards

Tissue organization	Dicot	Monocot
Figure
Epidermis	Has a single layer of epidermal cells, some of which protrude to form root hairs	Same as that of dicot root
Cortex	Has several layers of thin-walled parenchymatous cells, with intercellular spaces	Same as that of dicot root
Endodermis	Single layer of barrel-shaped cells, without intercellular space, and contains Casparian strips (water impermeable layer consisting of waxy suberin)	Same as that of dicot root
Pericycle	Has thick-walled parenchyma Initiation of lateral roots and vascular cambium during the secondary growth takes place in these cells.	Secondary growth is absent in monocots.
Pith	Small and inconspicuous	Large and well-developed
Vascular bundle	Single (Monoarch)	More than six (Polyarch)