Which one of the following tissues is responsible for increase of girth in the stem of a plant?

Which one of the following tissues is responsible for increase of girth in the stem of a plant? 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.

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