The transverse section of a plant material shows the following anatomical features, $(a)$ the vascular bundles are conjoint, scattered and surrounded by clerenchymatous undle sheaths $(b)$ phloem parenchyma is absent. What will you identify it as?

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The monocot stem is characterised by conjoint, collateral, and closed vascular bundles, scattered in the ground tissue containing the parenchyma. Each vascular bundle is surrounded by sclerenchymatous bundle-sheath cells. Phloem parenchyma and medullary rays are absent in monocot stems.

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Definitions / Explanation :

$(i)$ A dorsiventral Leaf

$(ii)$ Periderm

Distinguish between the following : Stele and vascular bundle.

The cross-section of a plant material showed the following features when viewed under the microscope.

$(A)$ The vascular bundles were radially arranged.

$(B)$ Four xylem strands with exarch condition of protoxylem.

To which organ should it be assigned?

Assertion : In collateral vascular bundles, phloem is situated towards inner side.
Reason : In monocot stem, cambium is present

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