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Difference between monocot and dicot stem
  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.

 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.


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