Monocotyledon and Dicotyledon Stalk (Product Code: SCL433/0116) is a prepared microscope slide used to compare the stalk (stem) anatomy of monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants in botany practicals. Students use it to see how vascular bundles are arranged differently in the two groups, on a coloured preparation mounted on borosilicate glass. Part of our plant biology lab equipment range, the slide is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Specimens | Monocotyledon and dicotyledon stalk (stem) |
| Glass | Borosilicate |
| Colouring | Coloured preparation |
| Box | White plastic, rectangular |
| Dimensions (as listed) | 25.4 mm x 76.2 mm (1 x 3 in) |
| Use | Laboratory |
| Product code | SCL433/0116 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
The stem is where the monocot–dicot difference is easiest to see. In dicot stems the vascular bundles usually form a neat ring, often with cambium between xylem and phloem; in monocot stems the bundles are scattered through the ground tissue and lack a cambium. Students use this slide to spot those patterns and relate them to how each type of plant grows.
Teachers often pair the slide with a three-dimensional stem model: the model gives the big picture, while the slide shows real cells. Encourage students to label epidermis, cortex, vascular bundles and pith on their drawings.
The Monocotyledon and Dicotyledon Stalk slide is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which does business as ScienceLab from Ambala, Haryana. The company handles slides together with models, charts and microscopes, helping botany departments assemble practical sets through a single point of contact. Company details are on the ScienceLab profile.
Slides and models that complete a stem and whole-plant comparison:
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What is meant by "stalk" in this slide name?
In the Monocotyledon and Dicotyledon Stalk slide, "stalk" means the plant stem. The slide is used to compare stem tissue of a monocotyledon with that of a dicotyledon, one of the classic comparisons in plant anatomy courses.
What differences can students see?
With the Monocotyledon and Dicotyledon Stalk slide, students typically compare scattered vascular bundles in the monocot stem with bundles arranged in a ring in the dicot stem, and note whether a distinct pith and cortex can be seen.
What are the stalk slide specifications?
The Monocotyledon and Dicotyledon Stalk (SCL433/0116) is a coloured preparation on borosilicate glass, listed with a white, rectangular plastic storage box. Its listed dimensions are 25.4 mm x 76.2 mm, equal to the common 1 x 3 inch format.
Are the stalks cut transversely or longitudinally?
The section orientation of the Monocotyledon and Dicotyledon Stalk slide is not stated in our listing. If your syllabus needs a specific cut, ask us through the contact page and we will confirm it before quoting.
Who supplies the Monocotyledon and Dicotyledon Stalk slide?
Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India, supplies the Monocotyledon and Dicotyledon Stalk slide to educational institutions, laboratories, dealers and importers in India and international markets.
Can it be quoted with root and leaf slides?
Yes. The Monocotyledon and Dicotyledon Stalk slide can be quoted together with the matching root and leaf cross-section slides. List the codes and quantities in one enquiry through the contact page or the enquiry cart.
Enquire about the Monocotyledon and Dicotyledon Stalk slide through our contact page or save it to the enquiry cart; our team will reply with a quotation.
Last updated: 24 September 2026