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Cambium, in plants can be defined as layers of actively dividing cells between xylem (wood) and phloem (bast) tissues that is responsible for the secondary growth of stems and roots. Secondary growth can be defined as occurring after the first season and results in increase in thickness
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If a stem has cork cambium is it woody or herbaceous?
It's a woody stem
What is responsible for secondary growth in a stem?
Vascular cambium is responsible for secondary growth in a stem.
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