20.Meristematic tissue which is also known as secondary Meristem is: A. Apical meristem B. Intercalary meristem C. Lateral meristem D. Phellogen
Option C The lateral meristems can be defined as the meristems present on the lateral side of the central longitudinal axis of the stem or the root of a plant which helps to increase the thickness of the plants (secondary growth). The lateral meristems are of two types- vascular cambium and the cork cambium. Vascular cambium is also known as fascicular cambium which develops within the vascular bundles that produce xylem to the inner side and phloem to the outer side.
