The term meristem was coined by

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Nageli

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Solution

The correct option is B Nageli
The term meristem was first coined by a Swiss botanist Carl Wilhelm von Nägeli in 1858
The term meristem was mentioned in his book "Contributions to Scientific Botany"
It is derived from the Greek word 'merizein' which means 'to divide'
So, the correct answer is 'Nageli'

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