Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Introduction: In plants, the growth occurs throughout their life. This is due to the presence of meristems in the plants. These meristematic cells divide continuously and lead to the formation of new cells, which are further elongated and differentiated. The secondary growth of the plant tissues that arise at cylinders of the lateral meristem that runs lengthwise through older stem and roots.

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