Question

As new tissue layers are added to the stem/root, how do the cambial initials keep up with the increase in girth?

Answer 1

Answer:

As new cells are continuously added to the inside of the cambium, the cambium increases laterally (in circumference) to keep pace with the circumferential growth of the stem. In some plants, this is accomplished simply by radial division of the fusiform and ray initials.

Answer 2

As new cells are continuously added to the inside of the cambium, the cambium increases laterally (in circumference) to keep pace with the circumferential growth of the stem. In some plants, this is accomplished simply by radial division of the fusiform and ray initials.