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Q93 (CDS-I/2023) Science & Technology › Basic Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) › Plant anatomy physiology Answer Verified

In grasses, intercalary meristem is usually located at

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In grasses, the intercalary meristem is a type of primary meristematic tissue located at the base of leaves (leaf blades) and at the nodes of the stem. Unlike apical meristems, which are found at the root and shoot tips to facilitate elongation, intercalary meristems are positioned between regions of mature, permanent tissue [1]. In monocots like grasses, these meristems are specifically pushed upward from the primordium to reside at the base of each leaf blade. This unique positioning allows grass leaves to continue growing even after the tips have been removed by grazing or mowing. While apical meristems drive initial vertical growth, the intercalary meristem contributes to the rapid elongation of internodes and the regeneration of foliage, making it a critical component of grass anatomy and resilience.

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  1. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meristem
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