Describe different types of meristems.
Based on their location in the plant body, meristems are of three types. a) Apical meristems – Occurs at the growing tips of roots and shoots and brings about an increase in length of the plant b)Lateral meristems – It occurs on the sides almost parallel to the long axis of the root, stem and its branches. Brings about an increase in the width or girth of the stem or root. c) Intercalary meristems – located near to the node. Cells are very active, and have dense cytoplasm and thin cellulose. lack of vacuoles in intercalary meristems.
