Which one of the following tissues is responsible for increase of girth in the stem of a plant?
A. Tracheid
B. Pericycle
C. Intercalary meristem
D. Lateral meristem
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Cork cambium and vascular cambium are responsible for the increase in diameter of the stem and root of a plant. These are present in dicot plants. These are the lateral meristem and are responsible for the secondary growth of the plant.This Question Belongs to General Knowledge >> Biology
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