Q. The meristem responsible for extra stelar secondary growth in dicot stem is
A) Interfascicular cambium
B) Intrafascicular cambium
C) Intercalary meristem
D) Phellogen
Explanation
Cork cambium or phellogen is a lateral meristem as it is responsible for increase in the thickness of stem. It is secondary in origin and function. It gives rise to secondary tissues like cork and secondary cortex.
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