Algal zone is present in
normal root of Cycas
coralloid root of Cycas
normal root of Pinus
stem of Cycas
B.
coralloid root of Cycas
The cortex in coralloid roots of Cycas is divided into inner and outer regions by algal zone. The cells of this zone contain endophytic algal forms particularly Anabaena cycadeae and Nostoc punctiforme.