Question

Which tissues can be credited to the unique growth that plants are said to exhibit?

Answer 1

Meristems:

1. The meristems present at a specific location in the plant body can be credited to the unique growth that plants are said to exhibit.
2. These are responsible for their unlimited growth capacity.
3. Meristem remains forever young and actively divide throughout the lifespan of the plant.
4. Meristems are of three types :

1. Apical( found at tips of roots and shoots)
2. Intercalary( found at the base of internodes of stem and petioles of leaves)
3. Lateral (found at the sides)