In dicot stems, cambium present between primary xylem and primary phloem is

Question

In dicot stems, cambium present between primary xylem and primary phloem is (A) fascicular cambium (B) intrafascicular cambium (C) interfascicular cambium (D) both (a) and (b)

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Intrafascicular or fascicular cambium is present in the form of a narrow strip of primary meristematic cells in between the phloem and the xylem of a vascular bundle. Intrafascicular cambium is primary lateral meristem which helps in increasing girth of the plant.

Q. In dicot stems, cambium present between primary xylem and primary phloem is

fascicular cambium

intrafascicular cambium

interfascicular cambium

both (a) and (b)

Intrafascicular or fascicular cambium is present in the form of a narrow strip of primary meristematic cells in between the phloem and the xylem of a vascular bundle. Intrafascicular cambium is primary lateral meristem which helps in increasing girth of the plant.