Name: Roots of Plants
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 6 min 46 s
Description: Plants have three types of root systems, namely, tap root, fibrous root and adventitious root. Learn more by watching this video.

Question

Compare sympodial branching with monopodial branching.

Accepted Answer

The major differences between the monopodial branching and sympodial branching are:

Monopodial Branching Sympodial Branching

i) It is a mode of racemose branching. i) It is mode of eymose branching.

ii) Lateral branches develop acropetally. ii) Lateral branches develop in basipetal succession.

iii) Lateral branches develop from axils of leaves. iii) Lateral branches appear opposite the leaves.

iv) Apical bud remains active throughout. iv) Apical or terminal bud stops activity after some time. It is replaced by axillary bud which becomes terminal.

v) Axis is simple and represents the main axis. v) Axis is formed by fusion of bases of axillary branches and main stem.

Compare sympodial branching with monopodial branching.

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