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Types of meristem

On the basis of their position in the plant body (higher plants) meristem are divided into three main categories:

Apical Meristem

Intercalary Meristem

Lateral Meristem

Fig : L.S of shoot – showing the position of meristem

 

  1. Apical Meristem:
  • Found at root and shoot apex
  • Activity of these meristems results, increase in length in plants

 

  1. Intercalary Meristem:
  • Found above the nodes
  • As a result of activity of these meristems , increase in length takes place

 

  1. Lateral Meristem:
  • These meristems are made up of cells which divide in radial direction only

• They form laterally placed new cells towards the centers and periphery

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