Question

growth in thickness of the plant body respectively

Answer 1

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The growth in the thickness of the plant body is due to the meristematic tissues (lateral meristem ).

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Answer 2

Growth in thickness of the plant body is characterised as secondary growth. Lateral meristem is responsible for this growth.