In a dicot root, the initiation of lateral roots and vascular cambium during secondary growth takes place in the cells of:
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Correct answer: Pericycle
The pericycle is a layer of thick-walled parenchymatous cells located just next to the endodermis. It remains meristematic enough to initiate lateral roots and the vascular cambium.
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- Which of the following describes the pith in a dicot root?
- The parenchymatous cells which lie between the xylem and the phloem in roots are called:
- How many xylem bundles are typically found in a dicot root?
- Which of the following is a characteristic feature of monocot roots that distinguishes them from dicot roots?
- In terms of development, the pith in a monocot root is:
- Secondary growth is observed in: