Q. Which meristem helps to increase the length of the stem?

A
Lateral meristem
B
Intercalary meristem
C
Apical meristem
D
None of these
Solution:
  • Apical meristem – Helps to increase the length of root and stem.
  • Lateral meristem – Helps to increase the girth of stem and root. Seen only in dicot plants.
  • Intercalary meristem – Helps to increase the length of the stem. Seen above the nodes of monocot plants. It helps in the elongation and growth of the plants at the nodes and internodes.
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