HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -The root cap surrounds and protects the meristematic stem cells at the growing root tip. Due to this vanguard position, the root cap is predisposed to receive and transmit environmental information to the root proper.

Detailed explanation-2: -The root cap protects the growing tip in plants. It secretes mucilage to ease the movement of the root through soil, and may also be involved in communication with the soil microbiota.

Detailed explanation-3: -The root apical meristem (RAM) is the region within the root tip from which all primary root tissues and the root cap are derived. The RAM consists of many cells that are actively engaged in division, growth and differentiation.

Detailed explanation-4: -The root cap is formed by parenchymal cells of the apical meristem (a meristem tissue located at the tip of shoots and roots).