| Dicot Root | Monocot Root |
| 1. Cortex is comparatively narrow. | 1. Cortex is very wide. |
| 2. Endodermis is less thickened casparian stripes are more prominent. | 2. Endodermal cells are highly thickened Casparian strips are visible only in young roots. |
| 3. The xylem and phloem bundles varies from 2 to 5. | 3. Xylem and phloem are more than 6 (polyarch). |
| 4. Pith is absent or very small. | 4. Well developed pith is present. |
| 5. Secondary growth takes place with the help of vascular cambium and cork cambium. | 5. Secondary growth is absent. |
