Heartwood differs from sapwood in
presence of rays and fibers
absence of vessels and parenchyma
having dead and non-conducting elements
being susceptible to pests and pathogens
Besides phellem, phellogen, root periderm comprises of
Explain the process of secondary growth in stems of woody angiosperm with help of schematic diagrams. What is the significance?
$I.$ Protection of internal tissues
$II.$ Protection of leaves from microbes
$III.$ Gaseous exchange
$IV.$ Reduction in the rate of transpiration through epidermal cells due to trichomes
Which of the function of epidermis is/are relevant from the above given statements?
What is meant by secondary growth ? Which are its type ?
Early wood is formed in dicot plant during