Explain the process of secondary growth in dicot stem

1.	Explain the process of secondary growth in dicot stem
Answer» Secondary growth\xa0is the formation of\xa0secondary\xa0tissues from lateral meristems. It increases the diameter of the\xa0stem. In woody plants,\xa0secondary\xa0tissues constitute the bulk of the plant. They take part in providing protection, support and conduction of water and nutrients.\xa0Vascular cambium produces\xa0secondary\xa0xylem (toward the center of the\xa0stem\xa0or\xa0root) and phloem (toward the outside of the\xa0stem\xa0or\xa0root), adding\xa0growth\xa0to the diameter of the plant. This process produces wood, and builds the sturdy trunks of trees.

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