Question

The girth of the stem or root increases due to -
Apical meristem
Lateral meristem
Intercalary meristem
None of these​

Answer 1

Answer:

Cambium

The girth of stem increases due to the increase in lateral meristematic tissues. It includes Cork cambium and vascular cambium which is located beneath the bark and vascular bundles of dicot roots and stems respectively.

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Answer 2

Answer:

lateral meristem

Explanation:

Because it is in lateral side of root and stem .

Then it give rise secondary permanent tissue

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