Vessels and tracheids are the components of xylem, the water and minerals conducting tissue in plants. Vessels and tracheids are jointly known as the tracheary elements of the xylem. Even though, both vessels and tracheids show functional similarities, they do possess some striking differences. The present post describes the similarities […]
Xylem vs Phloem Xylem and Phloem are the components of the vascular tissue system in plants. In the young parts of the stem, the xylem and phloem are together organized as vascular bundles. Both xylem and phloem are complex tissues which composed of more than one types of cells. The […]
Kerala PSC Botany Lecturer / Assistant Professor Original Solved Question Paper: 2003 Exam (Question Paper Code: 250/2003) Original solved question paper of Kerala PSC Botany Lecturer/Assistant Professor examination conducted by Kerala PSC (Kerala Public Service Commission) for the recruitment / appointment of Botany Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Government Colleges of Kerala […]
Vascular bundles (fascicles) are the component of the stelar system in higher plants and their main function is the conduction of water, minerals and food materials. Typically the vascular bundle composed of xylem and phloem arranged together as bundles. In a young stem, both in dicots and monocots, the xylem […]
The present post discusses the Primary Structure of Dicot Stem studied under microscope. The anatomy of dicot stem is studied by a T.S. (transverse section) took through the internode of the stem. Primary Structure of Dicot Stem Ø The components of cortex and stele are together known as Ground Tissue. […]