Secondary growth can be defined as a phenomenon where, after the completion of primary tissue formation, more secondary tissues are developed to supplement dermal, vascular and mechanical tissue system in certain plants. The meristem of primary tissue divides. The daughter cells, after differentiation and maturation, form primary tissues of plant body. Primary tissues include epidermis, cortex, primary phloem, primary xylem [...]
In this article we will discuss about the anatomical structure of some dicotyledonous stems that show secondary growth. 1. Anatomy of Bignonia Stem (Fig. 7.4): The following tissue layers are seen in the T.S. of the stem: 1. Epidermis: It is uniseriate and cuticularised. It is wavy in outline. 2. Cortex: It is parenchymatous and bounded internally by a starch [...]
Let us make an in-depth study of Secondary growth in Dicotyledonous Stems. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Introduction to Secondary Growth 2. Secondary Growth in Various Parts of Dicotyledonous Stems. Introduction to Secondary Growth: The primary body of the plant is developed from the apical meristem. Sometimes as in monocotyledons and pteridophytes, the primary plant body [...]