Difference between Coleorrhiza and Coleoptile
Difference between Coleorrhiza and Coleoptile are in tabular form below –
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Coleorrhiza |
Coleoptile |
Definition |
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1. | A protective sheath which protects seed radicle in the monocot plants is known as Coleorrhiza. | A protective sheath which protects seed plumule in monocot plants and emerges out of soil is known as Coleoptile. |
Monocot plants |
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2. | In the monocot plants, this sheath protects seed radicle. | In the monocot plants, this sheath protects seed plumule. |
Growth |
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3. | This type of protective sheath stops its growth after grain emergence. | This type of protective sheath grows beyond the grain. |
Photosynthesis |
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4. | In the Coleorrhiza, photosynthesis process does not takes place. | In the Coleoptile, photosynthesis process takes place. |
Emerging |
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5. | This protective sheath does not emerge out of soil. | This protective sheath emerges out of soil. |
Green colour |
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6. | This undifferentiated sheath will not become green at any stage. | This protective sheath can become green after emerging from soil. |