intercalary meristem
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An intercalary meristem is a type of plant tissue responsible for growth, specifically found between regions of mature tissue. These meristems are crucial for the elongation of stems and leaves, particularly in grasses. Unlike apical meristems at the tips of roots and shoots or lateral meristems that increase girth, intercalary meristems are located at stem nodes and leaf bases. They allow plants, especially grasses, to regrow after being cut or grazed because the meristematic tissue at the base of the leaves can continue to divide and produce new growth.123
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meristem…vascular and cork cambia), and intercalary (at internodes, or stem regions between the places at which leaves attach, and leaf bases, especially of certain monocotyledons—e.g., grasses). Apical meristems give rise to the primary plant body and are responsible for the extension of the roots and shoots. Lateral meristems are known…
Read More…vascular and cork cambia), and intercalary (at internodes, or stem regions between the places at which leaves attach, and leaf bases, especially of certain monocotyledons—e.g., grasses). Apical meristems give rise to the primary plant body and are responsible for the extension of the roots and shoots. Lateral meristems are known…
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angiospermSecondary vascular system…plants, especially grasses, is the intercalary meristem. These cells possess the ability to divide and produce new cells, as do apical and lateral meristems. They differ, however, in being situated between regions of mature tissue, such as at the base of grass leaves, which are themselves located on mature stem…
Read More…plants, especially grasses, is the intercalary meristem. These cells possess the ability to divide and produce new cells, as do apical and lateral meristems. They differ, however, in being situated between regions of mature tissue, such as at the base of grass leaves, which are themselves located on mature stem…
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