Difference between Epicotyl and Hypocotyl
Difference between Epicotyl and Hypocotyl are in tabular form below –
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Epicotyl |
Hypocotyl |
Definition |
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1. | A part which is originated from cotyledonary node and develops upper part of the stem, then it is called an Epicotyl. | A part which is originated from radicle and develops first part of the stem, then it is called as Hypocotyl. |
Origin |
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2. | The epicotyl part is originated from the cotyledonary node. | The hypocotyl part is originated from the radicle. |
Terminates |
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3. | This part of the stem terminates from the plumule. | This region of embryo terminates at the cotyledonary node. |
Dicot embryo |
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4. | The embryonal axis part in the dicot embryo lies above cotyledon. | The embryonal axis part in the dicot below the cotyledon. |
Development |
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5. | The upper part of the stem is developed from Epicotyl. | The first part of the stem is developed from hypocotyl. |
Germination |
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6. | The hypogeal germination is elongated from the epicotyl. | The epigeal germination is elongated from the hypocotyl. |