What is the epidermal cell modification in plants

Question:

What is the epidermal cell modification in plants which prevents water loss?

Solution:

The epidermal cell modification in plants which prevents water loss is known as Bulliform Cells.

6. What part of the plant would show the following?

a. Radial vascular bundle

b. Polyarch xylem

c. Well developed pith

Solution:

(a) Radial Vascular bundle is present in roots. Radial Vascular bundle includes xylem and phloem, and these are present in separate radii of the roots.

(b) Polyarch xylem is present in monocot root. When many strands of xylem are present, it is referred to as polyarch condition-a characteristic feature of monocot root.

(c) Well developed pith is present in dicot stem and monocot roots. Dicot stem and monocot roots have well-developed pith formed of the parenchymatous cell with intercellular spaces.

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