Primary growth refers to the vertical growth of plants, where roots lengthen and stems grow taller. This occurs due to new cells produced by the apical meristem.
Primary growth refers to the vertical growth of plants, where roots lengthen and stems grow taller. This occurs due to new cells produced by the apical meristem.
Front | Primary growth |
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Back | - vertical - roots grow longer, stem grows taller - new cells grow from apical meristem - root growth |
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