Question

Name the lateral meristems found in old dicot roots? What is their function?

Answer 1

Answer:

It helps to increase the diameter of root

Answer 2

Functions of lateral meristems found in old dicot roots:

• The lateral meristem that is found in the old dicot roots is called Vascular cambium.
• The lateral meristems present in either the root or shoot of plant has the primary function of growing the plant in girth.
• This leads to an increase in size of trees in girth.
• The other functions of lateral meristem or vascular cambium are that they help plants in healing of wounds that either caused by insects or some accident, thereby providing immunity.