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Dicot
root
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Monocot
root
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1.
Limited number (2 to 6) of Xylem and phloem groups
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Numerous xylem and phloem groups (above 6)
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2.
Diarch to hexarch
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Polyarch
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3.
Xylem cells are polygonal in shape
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Xylem cells are rounded in shape
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4.
Pith is absent or reduced
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Pith is large
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5.
Secondary growth is present
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Secondary growth is absent
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