The meristems of plants continue to grow throughout their lifetime. This is known as inde- terminate growth. Imagine a 100-year old tree, with active meristems producing new buds. leaves, and stems each year. Compare and contrast this with the growth pattern of humans: 100-year old tree growth pattern: Human growth pattern:

The meristems of plants continue to grow throughout their lifetime. This is known as inde- terminate growth. Imagine a 100-year old tree, with active meristems producing new buds. leaves, and stems each year. Compare and contrast this with the growth pattern of humans: 100-year old tree growth pattern: Human growth pattern:

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11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter35: Stem Structure And Transport

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