What are the differences between the dicot root and the monocot root?
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The differences between the Dicot root and the Monocot root are as follows:
| SN | Dicot Root | Monocot Root |
| 1. | Cortex is comparatively narrower. | Cortex is comparatively wider. |
| 2. | Vascular bundles are normally 2-6. | Vascular bundles are more than 6 (polyarch). |
| 3. | Secondary growth takes place. | Secondary growth is absent. |
| 4. | Pith is either absent or very small. | Pith is well developed. |
| 4. | Conjunctive tissues are parenchymatous. | Conjunctive tissue may be parenchymatous or sclerenchymatous |
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