Question

Meristematic tissue that increases the width of the plant body is __________.

Answer 1

Meristematic tissue:

1. Plant tissue is classified into two main groups-Meristematic tissue and permanent tissue. The cells of meristematic tissue are young, immature and incompletely differentiated but have the power of division.
2. The meristem that lies on the lateral side of the cambium is known as a lateral meristem. Lateral meristem increases the thickness of the plant body which is also known as secondary growth of plants.

Final answer:
Meristematic tissue that increases the width of the plant body is lateral meristem.