One or more cell layers under the skin is called hypodermis. Hypoderm is absent in plant roots. It is formed by skerenchyma cells in monocots and collenchyma cells in dicots.
Action: Strengthens and protects the stem.
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One or more cell layers under the skin is called hypodermis. Hypoderm is absent in plant roots. It is formed by skerenchyma cells in monocots and collenchyma cells in dicots.
Action: Strengthens and protects the stem.