Vocabulary Term Details

Meristems

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meristems)

A meristem is the tissue in most plants consisting of undifferentiated cells (meristematic cells), found in zones of the plant where growth can take place. The meristematic cells give rise to various organs of the plant, and keep the plant growing. (Wikipedia)

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Plant tissues
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Approved Date
11-Mar-2013

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