Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2004

  • question_answer
    Velamen is found in:

    A)  Vanda       

    B)  Rosa

    C)  Viscum      

    D)  Santahim

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Velamen tissue is found in the aerial roots of certain epiphytic orchids (e.g. Vanda) Epiphytic plants are the group of plant which grow on other plants for attachment purpose. Velamen is a group of cells present outside the cortex of orchids. It forms multilayer epidermis. It is a protective tissue layer which also SO. absorb water from surroundings.


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