What is the specific tissue involved in increase in the thickness of a dicot root or stem?

pith

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phloem

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cambium

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The correct option is D
cambium

Cambium will occur in thin layers. Cambium is the region which is responsible for growth in thickness. It causes the organ (stem or root) to increase in diameter & girth. This is called secondary growth.

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