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Which meristem helps in increasing girth?

A

lateral meristem

B

intercalary meristem

C

Primary meristem

D

Apical merstems

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A
Lateral meristem occurs on the sides and helpful in increasing girth of stem and root , e.g. vascular cambium , phellogen (cork cambium).
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