Question

what is lateral meristem..?

Answer 1

LATERAL MERISTEM

One of the two meristems in vascular plants (the cork cambium and the vascular cambium)in which secondary growth occurs,resulting in increase in stem girth.Also called secondary meristem.

Answer 2

lateral meristem is found on the lateral sides of the stem. it is responsible for increase in the diameter {girth} of the plants rooand stem. the vascular cambium{lies withen the vascular bundles} and the cork cambium{lies beneath the bark of a tree} are examples of lateral meristem. the activiy of cambium brings about secondary growth{increase in girth} in pants