Which of the following tissue helps in increasing the girth of the plant?

Parenchyma

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Collenchyma

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Lateral meristem

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Sclerenchyma

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Solution

The correct option is C Lateral meristem
The apical meristems are situated at the apex of roots and shoot. They are responsible for growth in length in dicots and monocots. It is known as primary growth. The lateral meristematic tissues are cambium and cork cambium. The lateral meristems tissues are responsible for the increase in girth of the plant by secondary growth.
So, the correct answer is 'Lateral meristem'.

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