Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBiologyPlant Tissues and Anatomy2 Marks
Question
Explain the term anomalous secondary growth.
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Answer
Anomalous secondary growth: a. Monocot stems lack cambium hence secondary growth does not take place. b. However, accessory cambium development in plants like, Dracaena, Agave, Palms and root of sweet potato shows presence of secondary growth. This is called as anomalous secondary growth.
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