DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY
MORPHOLOGY AND IDENTIFICATION
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Question
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Intercalary meristems are found in which part of the plants?
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Growing tips
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Lateral side
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Nodes
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Intercalary meristem is a primary meristem, found in the bases of internodes and leaf sheaths of grasses.
Detailed explanation-2: -Intercalary meristem is a type of primary meristematic tissue containing cells that can divide and promote the growth of the plant. They are located at the base of internodes. The function of the intercalary meristem is to promote the lengthening of the stem and increase the height of the plant.
Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct answer is ‘Petiole and internodes’
Detailed explanation-4: -Intercalary meristem is present at the base of leaves, above the nodes (e.g., grasses) or below the nodes (e.g., mint). Intercalary meristem helps in the elongation of stem.
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