Girth of stem of a plant increases due to division of cells in
1) apical meristem only.
2) lateral meristem only.
3) apical and intercalary meristem.
4) both apical and lateral meristem.
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Girth of stem of a plant increases due to division of cells in
1) apical meristem only.
2) lateral meristem only.
3) apical and intercalary meristem.
4) both apical and lateral meristem.
2) lateral meristem only.
Stem girth means stem thickening. Complete answer: Stem girth increases due to lateral meristematic tissues. They are found as thin layers under the bark (called the cork cambium) and in vascular bundles of dicot roots and stems (called the vascular change) .