Vascular bundles (fascicles) are the component of the stelar system in higher plants and their main function is the conduction of water, minerals and food materials. Typically the vascular bundle composed of xylem and phloem arranged together as bundles. In a young stem, both in dicots and monocots, the xylem […]
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Anatomy of Dicot Stem: The Primary Structure
The present post discusses the Primary Structure of Dicot Stem studied under microscope. The anatomy of dicot stem is studied by a T.S. (transverse section) took through the internode of the stem. Primary Structure of Dicot Stem Ø The components of cortex and stele are together known as Ground Tissue. […]
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Classification of Meristematic Tissue with Examples
What is Meristem? Meristem is a type plant tissue composed of an undifferentiated mass of cells. They are rapidly dividing cells found in the growing portions of the plant and they give rise various plant organs. The primary function of meristem is to assist in plant growth. Living cells other […]
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Anatomy of Monocot Stem
The anatomy or internal structure of a monocot stem can be studied by a Transverse Section (T.S.) taken through the internode of a monocot plant such as grass, bamboo, maize, Asparagus etc. The main difference of monocot stem from dicot stem is that, here in monocots the ground tissue is […]
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Pits- Structure, Classification & Functions: Simple & Bordered Pits
What are pits? Pits in Plants: Pits are the characteristic depressions on the cell walls of plant cells. They act as the channels for the transport of water and minerals between adjacent cells. Pits of two neighboring cells are usually located opposite to each other and these opposite pits together […]
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