Question

5) Why Maize plant does not show secondary growth?

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Answer 1

This is because Maize lacks lateral meristematic tissue/ lacks (Vascular) cambium tissue.

Answer 2

Maize plant does not show secondary growth because Maize is a monocot plant. Secondary growth is absent in monocot plants.

• In Maize plant, meristematic cells are absent. These cells are responsible for secondary growth.

• Meristematic cells are very important for taller plants because they need more support in their stems and roots.

• That's why the Maize plant does not show secondary growth.