In dicotyledonous roots, the initiation of lateral roots takes place in:

Question

In dicotyledonous roots, the initiation of lateral roots takes place in: (A) Endodermal cells (B) Cortical cells (C) Epidermal cells (D) Procambial cells

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Pericycle cells are thick-walled parenchymatous cells which lies next to endodermis. Initiation of lateral roots and vascular cambium take place from these cells.

Q. In dicotyledonous roots, the initiation of lateral roots takes place in:

Endodermal cells

Cortical cells

Epidermal cells

Procambial cells

Pericycle cells

Pericycle cells are thick-walled parenchymatous cells which lies next to endodermis. Initiation of lateral roots and vascular cambium take place from these cells.