MCQ
Meristematic tissue responsible for increase in girth of tree trunk is
  • A
    intercalary meristem
  • lateral meristem
  • C
    phellogen
  • D
    apical meristem.

Answer

Correct option: B.
lateral meristem
b
(b): Lateral meristems are the meristems which are present along the lateral sides of stem and roots. They divide only in radial direction. Intrastelar or vascular cambium ring formed by intra­fascicular (also called fascicular) and inter­fascicular cambium? and cork cambium (phellogen) are examples of this type of meristem. These meristems are responsible for increase in girth of stem and roots.

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