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What is the difference between Zea mays and canna stem?

What is the difference between Zea mays and canna stem? Hypodermis is present and consists of 2 to 3 layers of sclerenchyma. No such hypodermis is seen. However, 2 to 3 layers compactly arranged parenchyma are found and this may be considered as hypodermis.

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What is the difference between Tridax and Cucurbita stem?

What is the difference between Tridax and Cucurbita stem? Each vascular bundles is conjoint, collateral and with one patch of cambium and phloem. Each vascular bundle is conjoint, bicollateral with two patches of cambium and phloem.

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Distinct features of Internal structure of dicotyledon stem

Distinct features of Internal structure of dicotyledon stem. The anatomy of a typical dicot stem shows clear distinction into different re­gions. The primary structure shows (i) epidermis, (ii) hypodermis, (iii) cortex which is generally narrow, (iv)Endodermis, (v) Pericycle, (vi)stele and (vii) pith.  

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What is the difference between Dicot Stem and Dicot Root ?

The difference between Dicot Stem and Dicot Root  are :-  in the former the outermost layer is called epidermis; the outer wall is covered with thick cuticle. The epidermis contains multicellular hairs and stomata here and there whereas in the later the outermost layer is called epiblema. It consists of thin-walled cells and containing intercellular hairs. Stomata and cuticle are absent.

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Describe the anatomy of a typical monocot stem

Transverse section of a monocot stem shows the following regions (Example. Maize): Epidermis- It consists of a single layer of cells at the outermost region of the stem. The outer surface is covered by a thick cuticle.Epidermis contains stomata here and there.

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