Comparison between dicot root and monocot root

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

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