Question

Which structure is responsible for the elongation activity in grasses and bamboo?

Answer 1

Intercalary meristems:

1. A meristem develops between regions of mature tissue.
2. The intercalary meristems are located at the internodes.
3. This is usually seen in monocotyledonous plants.
4. Both grasses and bamboos are monocot plants.

Functions of intercalary meristems:

1. Promotes growth by elongation of nodes and internodes.
2. Associated with an increase in the length of the middle position.
3. Thus, the intercalary meristem is responsible for the elongation activity in grasses and bamboo.