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What is Secondary Cortex? Give its definition and meaning.

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Secondary cortex or Phelloderm is defined as the layers of cells which grow inwards from the phellogen or cork cambium. Phelloderm consists of live parenchymatous cells and periderm consists of both live, dead and replicating cells.


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