What are the different types of Meristematic tissues?

1.	What are the different types of Meristematic tissues?
Answer» Types of Meristematic tissues: (i) Apical meristem : • Occurs at the tips of roots and shoots. • Primary meristem • Increase the length of plant. (ii) Intercalary meristem : • Occurs between mature tissue. • Primary meristem • Capable of forming branch and flower. (iii) Lateral meristem : • Occurs in the mature regions of roots and shoots. • Secondary meristem. • Appears later than primary meristem and responsible for secondary growth.

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Types of Meristematic tissues:

(i) Apical meristem :

• Occurs at the tips of roots and shoots.

• Primary meristem

• Increase the length of plant.

(ii) Intercalary meristem :

• Occurs between mature tissue.

• Primary meristem

• Capable of forming branch and flower.

(iii) Lateral meristem :

• Occurs in the mature regions of roots and shoots.

• Secondary meristem.

• Appears later than primary meristem and responsible for secondary growth.

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