Dicot Stem Vs Monocot Stem Anatomical Similarities and Different Between Dicot Stem and Monocot Stem (I). Similarities between dicot stem and monocot stem: Ø Epidermis is usually single layered in both dicots and monocots Ø Thick layer of cuticle present in both groups Ø Hypodermis is present in both the […]
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Difference Between Meristematic Tissue and Permanent Tissue
Meristematic vs Permanent Tissues Tissue is a group of cells with more or less common origin and doing a specific function. Plant tissues are broadly classified into two categories based on their capacity of cell division. They are (1) Meristematic tissues and (2) Permanent tissues. Meristem is a type of […]
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Characteristics of Meristematic Tissue
What is Meristem? Meristem is a group of plant cells that remain in a continuous state of division. It is a tissue system in plants called meristematic tissue. The term meristem was proposed by Karl Nägeli from a Greek word ‘merizein’ which means ‘to divide’. The meristem composed of rapidly […]
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Vascular Bundles: Structure, Composition and Classification
Vascular bundles (VB) are the components of vascular tissue system in plants. They are also called as ‘fascicle’. They are the part of TRANSPORT system in plants. It is one of the PRIMARY tissue systems in plants. More than that is a perfect example for a COMPLEX tissue system in […]
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