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The Root System of PlantsActivity 1, Volume 2

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External Morphology of the Root

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External Morphology of the Root

Tap root system Fibrous root system

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External Morphology of the Root

Fibrous root system: Wiry root system

(Cocos nucifera)

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Anatomy of Root: Root tip (l.s.)

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Anatomy of Root

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Anatomy of Root: dicot root (x.s.)

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Anatomy of Root: monocot root (x.s.)

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Anatomy of Root: secondary growth

in dicot rootsPrimaryMeristems

Primary Tissues Secondary

Meristems

Secondary Tissues

Protoderm epidermis

Ground meristem Cortex

Endodermis Phellem

Procambium Pericycle Cork cambium

(phellogen)

Phelloderm

Primary Phloem Vascular cambium Secondary

Phloem

Primary Xylem Secondary Xylem

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Metamorphosed Roots

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