Chhattisgarh PMT Chhattisgarh PMT Solved Paper-2006

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    Velamen of orchids are formed from                                                                     

    A)  phelloderm      

    B)  phellogen

    C)  dermatogen                     

    D)  cortex

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Orchids are epiphytic monocots possessing absorbing roots hanging in air. Epiblema or piliferous layer is usually uniseriate in monocot roots but aerial roots of orchids possess a multiseriate epiblema called velamen. It is formed from dematogen.


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