Anatomy of Flowering PlantsMedium
Question
Abnoemal / anomalous secondary growth occurs in
Options
A.Dracaena
B.ginger
C.wheat
D.sunflower
Solution
Secondary growth in monocotyledons is rather rere, it is commonly seen in woody monocotyle dons such as Dracaena, Aloe, Agave, etc, In Drecaena sp. exceptionally large secondary growth in thickness occurs that begins with the formation of secondary meristematic tissue the cambium, in the parenchyma outside the primary bundles. Moreover, cork in Dracaena appears in seriated bands without the formation of cork cambium bands without the formation of cork cambium (phellogen) and is known as storied cork.
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