why root cap is absent in hydrophytes? I know root pocket is present in them but i want to know the exact reason of its absence in aquatic plants...plzz reply quickly...!!!!!
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The root cap protects the growing tip of roots from soil and hard rock surface. As hydrophytes are generally aquatic plants, no such protection is needed for their roots. As a result of which root cap is absent in hydrophytes.
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Please find below the solution to the asked query.
The root cap protects the growing tip of roots from soil and hard rock surface. As hydrophytes are generally aquatic plants, no such protection is needed for their roots. As a result of which root cap is absent in hydrophytes.
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.