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Table 1: Types of Meristematic Tissue

Type of Meristem Location in Plant Function
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