Meristem - a region of rapid mitosis, which produces the new cells for root growth, Root cap  - a sheath of cells that protects the meristem from abrasion and damage as the root tip grows through the soil, Epidermis - a single layer of flattened cells at the surface, Cortex - a band of parenchyma cells that develops beneath the epidermis. It stores food., Root hairs - increase the surface area for the uptake of water from the soil.,

CHAPTER 3 : PLANT MORPHOLOGY & ANATOMY

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