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What is the main difference between apical,lateral and intercalary meristem?

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Apical Meristem Tissue:
They are present at the tips of root and shoot and THUS help in increasing the length of the stem and the roots.

Lateral Meristem Tissue:
They occur on the sides both in stem and root. They help in increasing the girth or diameter of the plant.

Intercalary Meristem Tissue:
They occur in intermediate position at the BASE of leaves, base of internodes or below the NODES. They help in CAUSING stem elongation in the plants.



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