Identify the meristem that helps in increasing the girth of stems and roots.

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The correct option is B

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Q. Which of the following meristem tissue increases the girth of stem or root?

Q. Apical meristem helps in increasing the girth of a plant.

Q. Question 3
Girth of stem increases due to

(a) apical meristem
(b) lateral meristem
(c) intercalary meristem
(d) vertical meristem

Q. For an increase in girth of the stem and thickness of the root,

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