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Table 1: Types of Meristematic Tissue
Type of Meristem | Location in Plant | Function |
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Apical Meristem | Tips of roots and shoots | Responsible for primary growth (length) |
Lateral Meristem | Sides of stems and roots | Responsible for secondary growth (girth) |
Intercalary Meristem | Between mature tissues (e.g., at the base of leaves or internodes in grasses) | Regrowth after cutting/grazing and contributes to lengthening of the plant |