Apical meristem Ø Apical meristem is a patch of meristematic tissue present in the apex (tips) of shoot and roots in plants. Shoot apex Ø Shoot apex is the growing tip of the stem. Ø It is an undifferentiated region with meristematic cells. Ø From this region the plant […]
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Classification of Meristem PPT
Meristematic Tissue PPT: What is Tissue? How Tissue is Classified? What is Meristematic Tissue? What are the Characteristics of Meristematic Cells? Classification of meristem: Apical Meristem, Lateral Meristem, Intercalary Meristem, Primary Meristem, Secondary Meristem. Learn more: Note on Classification of Meristem The preview of the PPT on Meristem and its […]
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Difference between Shoot Apex and Root Apex
Shoot Apex vs Root Apex Apex is the growing terminal portions of the stem and roots in plants. The apical portion of the stem is called ‘Shoot Apex’ and that of the root is called ‘Root Apex’. The apex portions of both stem and root possess a meristematic tissue called […]
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Classification of Meristematic Tissue with Examples
What is Meristem? Meristem is a type plant tissue composed of an undifferentiated mass of cells. They are rapidly dividing cells found in the growing portions of the plant and they give rise various plant organs. The primary function of meristem is to assist in plant growth. Living cells other […]
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