Notes from NEET topper
Meristem
Meristems are plant tissues that are characterized by cell division and are responsible for growth. Cells in the meristem can differentiate into various types of plant tissue.
Types of Meristem
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Apical Meristems: Located at the tips of roots and shoots, responsible for primary growth (lengthening).
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Lateral Meristems: Includes the vascular cambium and cork cambium, responsible for secondary growth (thickness).
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Intercalary Meristems: Found at the base of leaves or internodes (on stems), especially in grasses, responsible for regrowth after cutting or grazing.
