Question
How many types of meristems are present in plants, on the basis of position?
Solution
On the basis of location The meristem can be classified into three types:
(i) Apical meristem is present at the tip of stem, root and their branches.
(ii) Intercalary meristem is found at the leaf base, above or below the nodes.
(iii) Lateral meristem is found in vascular bundles and known as cambium. The meristematic tissue, which may appear in most of dicot plants, is known as cork cambium.
