Hypodermis is _______ in sunflower stem and _________ in maize stem.
Hypodermis is a distinctive layer of mechanical tissue present in some dicot and monocot stems. It is collenchymatous and present as 3-4 layers. It provides mechanical support and elasticity, also stores food.
In maize the hypodermis consists of a few layers of sclerenchymatous cells, interspersed by chlorenchyma cells. It provides mechanical support to the plant.
So, the correct answer is 'Collenchymatous, Sclerenchymatous'
Read the different components from (a) to (d) in the list given below and tell the correct order of the components with reference to their arrangement from outer side to inner side in a woody dicot stem. (a) Secondary cortex (b) Wood (c) Secondary phloem (d) Phellem
Cut a transverse section of young stem of a plant from your school garden and observe it under the microscope. How would you ascertain whether it is a monocot stem or a dicot stem? Give reasons.
What is a periderm? How does periderm formation take place in the dicot stems?
In a mature dicot stem. which has undergone secondary growth, the youngest layer of secondary xylem is situated
Read the following statements and select the correct option. Statement 1: Annual rings are distinct in plants growing in temperate regions Statement 2: In temperate regions, the climatic conditions are not uniform through the year
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Select the correct option: Given are a few peculiar parts/structures found in plants Cucurbita stem, potato tuber, walnut shell, jute fibres. Identify the tissue responsible for the distinguishing feature in each part respectively and select the correct option
A conjoint and open vascular bundle will be observed in the transverse section of
Pith is not well developed in
Growth rings are formed due to the activity of