Distinguish between anatomy of dicot root and monocot root.
Anatomy of dicot root | Anatomy of monocot root |
1. Pith is narrow. | Pith is large and well developed. |
2. Diarch, triarch or tetrarch condition can be observed. (Xylem bundles vary from two to six number) | Polyarch condition is observed, (xylem bundles are more than six) |
3. Cambium is formed in later stage between xylem and phloem which causes secondary growth. | Secondary growth is absent. |