: Facilitated by lateral meristems, this increases the thickness (girth) of stems and roots, particularly in woody plants.
: Function as the "straw," transporting water and nutrients between roots and leaves while providing physical support. Plant Biology
: Vascular plants that reproduce via spores (e.g., ferns). Gymnosperms : "Naked seed" plants like conifers. : Facilitated by lateral meristems, this increases the
: The process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create food (glucose) and oxygen. Growth Types : : Facilitated by lateral meristems