Question

Write characteristics of intercalary meristem.​

Answer 1

Some characteristics of intercalary meristem are as follows:-

1. It comes in the category of primary meristem.

2. In monocots stems it lies at the base of internode.

3. Sugarcane, bamboo are the best examples of monocots stems in this.

4. It is also found at the base of the leaves.

5. By the process of this type of meristem in plants length of the leaves get increase.

6. It actually occurs in between of mature tissues.

7. In case animals graze parts of the leaves then it helps in regeneration of the new parts.

Answer 2

Some characteristics of intercalary meristem are as follows:-

1. It comes in the category of primary meristem.

2. In monocots stems it lies at the base of internode.

3. Sugarcane, bamboo are the best examples of monocots stems in this.

4. It is also found at the base of the leaves.

5. By the process of this type of meristem in plants length of the leaves get increase.

6. It actually occurs in between of mature tissues.

7. In case animals graze parts of the leaves then it helps in regeneration of the new parts.