Question

what will happen if apical meristem of a plant shoot is cut? why?​

Answer 1

If the apical meristem is cut, the plant will not be able to grow.

Explanation:

• The apical meristem can be described as the part of the plant which contains actively dividing cells for the growth of a plant.

• The rise in the shoots of a plant as well as roots occur due to the active cell division occurring in the apical meristem cells.

• Hence, if the apical meristem is cut, the plant will not be able to grow properly.

• Sometimes, the apical meristem is cut on purpose to grow a desperate plant.