Pericycle in roots is responsible for

Options

A. Formation of lateral roots
B. Proividing mechanical support
C. Formation of vascular bundle from cortex
D. Formation of vascular bundle from endodermis

Answer

A

Explanation

In dicotyledonous root, a well developed pericylce lies below endodermis which gives rise to lateral roots, part of vascular cambium and whole cork cambium. Pericyle funcitons as the site of lateral root initiation.