*plant embryo has 2 types of meristems: and *adult plant has 2 types of meristems: Apical- for growth; elongates shoot & root Lateral- for growth; thickens structure; creates wood/bɛ

plant embryo has 2 types of meristems: and adult plant has 2 types of meristems: Apical- for growth; elongates shoot & root Lateral- for growth; thickens structure; creates wood/bɛ

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Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter25: Seedless Plants

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