The portion of embryo above the cotyledon is called ___A_____ and below the cotyledon is called as ___B____.
A | B | |
1. | epicotyl | hypocotyl |
2. | hypocotyl | epicotyl |
3. | plumule | radical |
4. | radical | plumule |
The portion of embryonal axis above the level of cotyledons is the epicotyl, which terminates with the plumule or stem tip. The cylindrical portion below the level of cotyledons is hypocotyl that terminates at its lower end in the radicle or root tip.