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  • Meristematic Tissue: The Engine of Plant Growth & Development
    The type of tissue that produces new plant cells is called meristematic tissue.

    Here's why:

    * Meristematic tissue is made up of undifferentiated cells, meaning they haven't specialized into a specific type of cell yet.

    * These cells have the ability to divide rapidly, creating new cells that can then differentiate into various types of plant tissue.

    * This constant cell division allows plants to grow and develop throughout their lives.

    There are two main types of meristematic tissue:

    * Apical meristems: Found at the tips of roots and shoots, responsible for increasing the length of the plant.

    * Lateral meristems: Found in the cambium layer, responsible for increasing the girth (width) of the plant, leading to secondary growth (e.g., woody stems).

    So, whenever you see a plant growing taller or thicker, you can think of the hardworking meristematic tissue diligently producing new cells!

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