Root cap:
a. A parenchymatous multicellular structure in the form of cap, present over young growing root apex is known as root cap.
b. Cell of root cap secrete mucilage for lubricating passage of root through the soil.
c. Cells of root cap show presence of starch granules which help in graviperception and geotropic movement of root.
d. Usually single root cap is present in plants. But in plants like Pandanus or screw pine multiple root caps are present.
e. In hydrophytes, root caps are replaced by root pocket e.g. Pistia, Eichhornia etc.
f. Due to presence of root cap the growing apex of root.