it helps in formation of new vascular tissues..
lateral meristem...........
lateral meristem.....
secondary xylem and phloem.
in the bottom of the nucleolus :-D
Lateral meristem consisting of actively dividing vascular cambium
The meristematic region in the stem tip is referred to as the shoot apical meristem. Leaf primordia develop from the lateral flanks of the shoot apical meristem. They curve up during growth and the older larger primordia serve a protective function.
Two types of meristematic tissues are apical meristem, located at the tips of roots and stems, and lateral meristem, found in the lateral regions of stems and roots. These tissues are responsible for the growth and development of plants.
lateral meristem
The meristematic regions in plants are the apical meristem (found at the tips of roots and shoots), intercalary meristem (located at the base of leaves or internodes), and lateral meristem (responsible for increasing the girth of stems or roots). These regions are responsible for growth and cell division in plants.
The two meristems that develop from the pericycle are the lateral root meristem and the vascular cambium. The lateral root meristem gives rise to new lateral roots, allowing for increased root branching and enhanced nutrient uptake. The vascular cambium contributes to secondary growth by producing additional vascular tissues, such as xylem and phloem, which increase the thickness of the root and stem.
If the apical meristem is damaged or cut, it may result in a loss of apical dominance, leading to the activation of lateral buds and the development of multiple stems. This can cause changes in the plant's growth pattern and structure.
The two kinds of meristems are apical meristem, located at the tips of roots and shoots, responsible for primary growth, and lateral meristem, found in the vascular cambium and cork cambium, responsible for secondary growth in plants.