Secondary growth is due to

Lateral meristem

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Apical meristem

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Intercalary meristem

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All of the above

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The correct option is A
Lateral meristem

Secondary growth in plants is due to lateral meristem. The vascualr cambium and other types of cambium in the stem and the roots are the lateral meristem that trigger secondary growth in plants.

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Write the functions of plant tissue :-

1) Meristematic Tissue

(a) Apical Meristem

(b) Intercalary Meristem

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