Which tissue is responsible for secondary growth in many dicot stems?
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Correct answer: Vascular cambium
The vascular cambium is a lateral meristem that produces secondary xylem and secondary phloem. Its activity increases the thickness of stems in many dicots and gymnosperms.
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