The increase in the girth (diameter) of a plant stem is primarily due to the activity of which tissue?
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Correct answer: Lateral meristem
Lateral meristems, including the vascular cambium and cork cambium, are responsible for secondary growth. This process increases the thickness of the stems and roots in woody plants.
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