Can monocots undergo secondary growth? explain?

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Can monocots undergo secondary growth? explain?

2007-01-28 04:19:50 · 2 answers · asked by Allen S 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany

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Monocots can't undergo secondary growth due to the lack of vascular cambium,which is responsible for secondary growth
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2007-01-28 08:04:31 · answer #1 · answered by MSK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

No. Monocots do not have a vascular cambium. Some monocots such as palms can grow in girth, however, by something called a primary thickening meristem.

2007-01-28 16:10:50 · answer #2 · answered by ivorytowerboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋