Vascular cambium occurs in the stele. The cells of cambium remain surrounding the primary xylem in both stems and roots. The vascular cambium is one cell thick permanent secondary meristem. It is often described as cylindrical and develops between primary xylem and-phloem. It is present in stems and roots and in their branches. It extends from tips to the bases [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on lianas. Liana (=liane) represents an ecologically specialized plant form. The plants are climbing and the specialized lianes have winding stems. It is regarded that winding is governed by light requirement. Lianes have stem that is much narrower than the length. The winding stems are strong and pliant. The vascular system of [...]
In this article we will discuss about the interxylary periderm in plants, explained with the help of suitable diagrams. The periderm, which is formed in the wood and medullary tissues, is described as interxylary periderm. The formation of periderm at the periphery of stems and roots, and its protective function are generally recognized. But the periderm in the wood and [...]