Shortcut Methods
Monocot Root vs. Dicot Root
Feature | Monocot Root | Dicot Root |
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Root System | Fibrous root system | Taproot system |
Vascular Bundles | Scattered and closed (lack cambium) | Arranged in a ring; have cambium |
Secondary Growth | Generally absent | Present, leading to an increase in girth |
Xylem Pattern | Usually forms a ring in cross-section | Star-shaped pattern in cross-section |