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What is meant by quiescent centre concept?

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Quiescent centre concept was proposed by Clowes (1961) to explain root apical meristem activity.These centre is located between root cap and differentiating cells of the roots.The apparently inactive region of cells in root promeristem is called quiescent centre.It is the site of hormone synthesis and also the ultimate source of all meristematic cells of the meristem.
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