Stem Cross Section Monocot

Phloems are in green color and xylems are in pink color.

Stem cross section monocot. Epidermis an outermost single layer. Hypodermis is generally collenchymatous 4. Single layered epidermis with thick cuticle 2.

Due to the presence of the lateral branches circular stems are absent in monocots. Ground tissue is differentiated into hypodermis cortex endodermis pericycle and pith. From the periphery to the center the transverse section displays the structure of different tissues in a particular manner as follows.

What is monocot stem. The transverse section is circular having a smooth surface. The monocot stem also has the single layered epidermis along with the thick cuticle although the epidermal hairs are absent in the case.

As we know that the main difference between dicot and monocot stem is due to the arrangement of the vascular bundles. The monocot vascular bundles are scattered while the dicot vascular bundles are organized in a ring. They also have long narrow leaves with parallel veins.

Cutting a cross section from the stem of a monocot shows the vascular bundles scattered around in the plant tissue. The cross section and the longitudinal section of the stem are shown. To study the transverse section of monocot stem maize stem.

Multicellular epidermal hairs may or may not be present 3. The young plant stores food in the form of starches and other nutrients in a structure called the endosperm. The maize plant is a monocot plant.