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What is growth ring or annual ring ?

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In the stem of woody dicotyledonous plants due to periodical activity of the cambium distinct growth layers are formed in the secondary xylem.In transverse section these growth layers appeared as rings, are referred to as growth rings. Each ring is formed in a year, thus also called annual ring.
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