Question

Grafting is not successful in monocots but is successful in dicots because they have

• A. Vascular bundles arranged in a ring
• B. Cambiurti for secondary growth
• C. Vessels with elements arranged end to end
• D. Cork cambium

Answer 1

The correct option is B Cambiurti for secondary growth

Grafting is not successful is monocots but is successful in dicots because monocots lack cambium tissue which forms secondary growth. The cambium possesses the ability to form secondary xylem and phloem. It is present in dicots. In case of grafting, it is very important that the plant should form primary and secondary tissue for its survival. So, it take place only in dicots.

So, the correct answer is option B.