In this article we will discuss about the classification of meristem based on position. According to the position in plant body meristems are divided into apical meristem, intercalary meristem and lateral meristem (Fig. 7.3). Apical meristem: It is located at the apices of roots and at the apices of main and lateral shoots. It is also located in trichomes, glands [...]
In this article we will discuss about the classification of meristem based on origin. 1. Primary Meristem: Primary meristem can be defined as a meristem that owes its origin from promeristem, differentiates into permanent tissues that compose the primary body of a plant and persists for the whole life of a plant. The primary body of stem and root, as [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between shoot apical meristem and floral meristem. Difference # Shoot Apical Meristem: 1. It forms vegetative organs of a plant. 2. It has indefinite growth. 3. It promotes longitudinal growth of the axis. 4. It has unlimited life. It produces vegetative organs continuously. 5. It is not compressed. The vegetative organs [...]