Which one of the following tissues is responsible for increase of girth in the stem of a plant?
A
Tracheid
B
Pericycle
C
Intercalary meristem
D
Lateral meristem
Correct Answer: Lateral meristem
In vascular plants, the lateral meristem is one of two meristems in which growth occurs in order to increase stem girth. A meristem is the region of plant tissue found on the tips of roots and shoots. It is where cell division occurs to produce new growth.