The following points highlight the top two types of monocot and dicot roots. The types are: 1. Anatomy of Dicotyledonous Roots 2. Anatomy of Monocot Root. Monocot and Dicot Roots: Type # 1. Anatomy of Dicotyledonous Roots: I. Cicer- Root: It is circular in outline (Fig. 170) and reveals following tissues from outside with-in: Epiblema: 1. It is the outermost [...]
In this article we will discuss about Stomata and Trichomes founds in the leaves of plants. Stomata: Stomata (sing.-stoma) are very minute openings found in the epidermal layer of leaves, stem and other aerial parts of the plant. Each stoma remains surrounded by two kidney-shaped or bean-shaped cells called guard cells. Chloroplasts are always present in the guard cells. The [...]
The below mentioned article provides a practical exercise to observe pollination in flowers. What is Pollination? Transfer of pollen grains from the anther to stigma is known as pollination. It is found in gymnosperms and angiosperms. Basically, the pollination is of two types, self-pollination and cross pollination. Self-Pollination: When the transfer of pollen grains takes place from the anthers to [...]