Which of the following meristematic tissue increases the girth of stem or root?
A
Vascular meristem
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B
Lateral Meristem
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C
Apical meristem
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D
Intercalary meristem
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Solution
The correct option is B Lateral Meristem Lateral meristem is responsible for the width of the stem. They are located along the length of the roots and stems, laterally.