Describe the formation of secondary tissues in dicotyledonous plant

Describe the formation of secondary tissues in dicotyledonous plant

• Secondary tissue formation in dicotyledonous plant is occurs by lateral meristems and  leads to secondary growth or thickening

Lateral meristems include

• Vascular cambium

This divides into three layers of cells; the inner layer differentiates into secondary xylem; the outer layer into secondary phloem; while the inner layer remain meristematic.

Phloem distributes manufactured food while the xylem transports water and provides mechanical support

• Cork cambium/phellogen

Divides into three layers of cells; the inner differentiates into secondary cortex, the outer cork while the inner remain meristematic

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