Distinguish between anatomy of dicot stem and monocot stem.
Anatomy of Dicot stem | Anatomy of Monocot stem |
1. Epidermis shows presence of multicellular trichomes. | Epidermis is without trichomes. |
2. Hypodermis is made up of collenchymatous cells. | Hypodermis is made up of sclerenchymatous cells. |
3. Medullary rays are present between vascular bundles. | Medullary rays are absent. |
4. Vascular bundles are arranged in the form of a ring. | Vascular bundles are scattered in the ground tissue. |
5. It is conjoint, collateral and open (Cambium present) | They are conjoint, collateral and closed (cambium is absent). |
6. Vascular bundle is not surrounded by a sclerenchymatous bundle sheath. | Vascular bundle is surrounded by a sclerenchymatous bundle sheath. |
7. Secondary growth takes place due to presence of cambium. | Secondary growth does not occur due to absence of cambium. |
8. Pith is present. | Pith is absent. |