Describe the structure of a typical dicotyledonous embryo in detail.
(N/A) typical dicotyledonous embryo consists of an embryonal axis and two cotyledons.
The portion of the embryonal axis above the level of cotyledons is the epicotyl,which terminates with the plumule or stem tip.
The cylindrical portion below the level of cotyledons is the hypocotyl,which terminates at its lower end in the radicle or root tip.
The root tip is covered with a root cap.
The portion of the embryonal axis above the level of cotyledons is the epicotyl,which terminates with the plumule or stem tip.
The cylindrical portion below the level of cotyledons is the hypocotyl,which terminates at its lower end in the radicle or root tip.
The root tip is covered with a root cap.
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