Anatomy of Flowering PlantsHard
Question
Where do the Casparian bands occur ?
Options
A.Epidermis
B.Endodermis
C.Pericycle
D.Phloem
Solution
In roots, the inner most layer of cortex, ie, endodermis consists of compactly arranged barrel shaped cells that possess ligno -suberin thickenings called Casparian strips. In dicot stems, endodermis is called starch sheath, it does not contain Casparian trips.
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