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Difference between monocot and dicot root

• Cortex is comparatively narrow.
• Pericycle is single layered.
• Pericycle produces lateral roots cambium and cork cambium.
• Vascular bundles range from two to six in number.
• Xylem vessels are angular.
• Pith is not well developed or absent
• Secondary growth takes place.

  Monocot root

• Cortex is wide.
• Pericycle is often multilayered.
• Pericycle produces lateral roots.
• Vascular bundles are more than six in number.
• Xylem vessels are oval or rounded.
• Pith is well developed.
• Secondary growth does not take place.