Anatomy Of Flowering Plants Question 38

Question: Which of the following meristem is responsible for extrastelar secondary growth in dicotyledonous stem?

Options:

A) Phellogen

B) Intra fascicular cambium

C) Inter fascicular cambium

D) Intercalary meristem

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

The extrastelar regions grow simultaneously. The growth of extrastelar region is initiated by the formation of cork cambium of phellogen.