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The distinct cavities (lacunae) found in a mature vascular bundle of maize stem are formed due to

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Disruption of protoxylem as well as lysis of adjacent xylem parenchyma

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Disruption of protoxylem alone

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Lysis of xylem parenchyma

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Dissolution of common wall between a few metaxylem elements and their consequent coaliton

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In a completely mature vascular bundle a schizolysigenous cavity is formed by disintegration of protoxylem. These cavities are filled with water.
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