Question

What is cork cambium? State its functions

Answer 1

Answer:

The cork cambium is a lateral meristem and is responsible for secondary growth that replaces the epidermis in roots and stems. ... The function of cork cambium is to produce the cork, a tough protective material. Synonyms for cork cambium are bark cambium, pericambium and phellogen.

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Answer 2

Cork Cambium:

A small piece of epidermis found in the vascular plant is called as cork cambium.  It is found in between the regions of cork and primary phloem. It is used in bottle stopper and insulations. It is majorly used in reentry satellite and nozzles in solid rocket.

Functions:

• It is mainly involved in replacement of epidermis present in root and stems.
• It helps in plants growth as it has embryonic discs.
• It plays vital role in internal as well as external mode of growth in plants.