The apex of root is protected by the
Root hair
Root cap
Meristematic cells
Cells present in the region of maturation.
As we learned
Root Cap -
Root cap or calyptra (due to its origin from calyptrogen) is a cap-like structure which covers root apex. Pandanus (screw pine) root has multiple root cap.
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In some hydrophytes (Pistia and Lemna) in place of root cap, a loose sheath is present and is known as root pocket. Root cap is absent in epiphytes, parasites, mycorrhiza and hydrophytes.