Pericycle of roots produces (a) mechanical support (b) lateral roots (c) vascular bundles (d) adventitious buds.
Option B Pericycle of root produces lateral roots. Endodermis is followed by pericycle. Usually it is a continuous layer but in some monocots it is interrupted by xylem and phloem. It is the site of origin of lateral roots and cork cambium. The root branches are, therefore described as endogenous in origin.
