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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
- Apical Meristem:
- Found at root and shoot apex
- Activity of these meristems results, increase in length in plants
- Intercalary Meristem:
- Found above the nodes
- As a result of activity of these meristems , increase in length takes place
- 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