EPIBLEMA |
EPIDERMIS |
It refers specifically to the outermost layer of cells found in
a plant's root. |
An epidermis is the outermost layer of cells covering the entire
aerial parts of plants, including stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. |
It is also called imperfect epidermis. |
It is called true epidermis. |
The epiblema is involved in sensing the environment and
protecting the growing root as it pushes through soil. |
It serves as a protective barrier against physical damage,
pathogens, and excessive water loss through transpiration. |
It does not have stomata, cuticles and trichomes. |
It has stomata, cuticles and trichomes. |
Why is epiblema called imperfect epidermis?
Due to two reasons epiblema called imperfect epidermis as follows;
- Because of the absence of cuticles, and stomata.
- Epiblema is short lived, after giving rising root hairs epiblema cells undergo death.
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