HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -One of the main functions of the root cortex is to serve as a storage area for reserve foods. The innermost layer of the cortex in the roots of vascular plants is the endodermis. The endodermis is responsible for storing starch as well as regulating the transport of water, ions and plant hormones.

Detailed explanation-2: -The root cortex transports water and nutrients absorbed by the root epidermis into the vasculature and stores substances such as starch, resins, and essential oils. The cortical cells are also deeply involved in determining epidermal cell fate.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cortex is divided into three sub-zones in a dicotyledon stem, i.e., hypodermis, general cotrext and endodermis and into general cortex and endodermis in a monocotyledon root. Hypodermis is absent in roots of both dicots and monocots.

Detailed explanation-4: -cortex, in plants, tissue of unspecialized cells lying between the epidermis (surface cells) and the vascular, or conducting, tissues of stems and roots. Cortical cells may contain stored carbohydrates or other substances such as resins, latex, essential oils, and tannins.

Detailed explanation-5: -Root cortex is made up of thin-walled parenchyma cells with inter-cellular spaces.