DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Apical meristems are found in root and shoot tips and are responsible for the increase in the length of the plant. Intercalary meristems are found at the bases of young leaves and internodes. They are mainly responsible for further lengthening of stems and leaves.

Detailed explanation-2: -The function of the intercalary meristem is to promote the lengthening of the stem and increase the height of the plant. It is commonly found in monocots such as grass.

Detailed explanation-3: -The primary function of an intercalary meristem is to facilitate longitudinal growth of a plant organ, independent of activity of the apical meristem. Examples are the meristems in the leaf sheaths and internodes of grasses and horsetails.