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Q: Why is the intercalary meristem in grasses important?
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What is intercalary growth?

Intercalary growth is the growth due to the activity of intercalary meristem.


What is the Function of intercalary meristem in plants?

Intercalary meristem helps in longitudinal growth of plants . It is present at the base of leaves and internodes.


What does stomata in hydrilla plant helps?

It helps it to grow. There are 3 meristem. They are: 1)Apical meristem 2)Intercalary meristem 3)Lateral meristem


Increase in girth of a tree is due to the activity of?

intercalary meristem


How do you use intercalary in a sentence?

2012 is an intercalary year


What is a stem apex?

The point of the root meristem is called the root apical meristem, or the apex. The apex of the root meristem is covered by the root cap, which protects and guides its growth trajectory.


How does the structure of cells near the apical meristem compare with the structure of cells far from the apical meristem?

Cell division takes place at the meristem, so these cells may be undifferentiated. The meristem helps the plant grow.


Does tomatoes have intercalary meristems?

no


What is growth tissue that remains just behind the root tip?

the apical meristem


What will happen if apical meristem is damaged or cut?

if the apical meristem is damaged or cut the plant will not show growth.


What is difference between intercalary meristem and lateral meristem?

Apical meristems :- Apical meristems are present at the apices(tips) of roots and shoots. They are concerned with the extension of plant length. They cause increase in plant length, so, they play important role in primary growth.. Lateral meristems :- Lateral meristems are the meristems present in roots, stems and branches. In transverse section, there position is away from centre. Examples :- Vascular and Cork cambium Functions :- Concerned with secondary growth. Intercalary meristems :- These are the parts of apical meristems separated by sheet of permanent cells. These are situated at base of internodes in most plants. These meristems are responsible for production of new leaves and flowers 💐... Regardz Princeovpaghals


Which meristem is responsible for the transformation of the stem of a plant into the trunk when it grows into a tree?

Lateral meristem consisting of actively dividing vascular cambium