The nature of pericycle above the phloem in dicot stem is
A
Parenchymatous
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B
Sclerenchymatous
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C
Collecnchymatous
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D
Chlorenchymatous
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Solution
The correct option is B Sclerenchymatous The pericycle is a thin layer located between the endodermis and phloem in plant roots. In dicot stems, it is located around the ring of vascular bundles in the stele. The nature of pericycle is sclrenchymatous.