Like vascular bundles in other
stems, vascular bundles in rice stem have xylem,
phloem, and bundle sheath. But, there is an
additional hole next to each bundles.
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Several bundles seem to be
different than other normal bundles. This bundle's
xylem is divided into three parts. Also, there is
one ring inside of the hole.
Epidermis
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There is a bump on the epidermis.
Inside structure of the bump is darn similar to
vascular bundles. Even more, these bumps and
vascular bundles are located cross each other.
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Inside of the bump has two
holes, which are similar to xylem, and a net, which
is similar to phloem.
Parenchyma
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The cells in parenchyma seem to
have various sizes. Some cells are amorphous, but
most cells are circular.
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The cells in parenchyma contain
some tiny spore-like objects inside them. These
objects are spherical and seem to attached together.