What is the primary function of the vascular cambium in Dicotyledonous woody plants?
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Correct answer: Secondary growth in thickness
The vascular cambium is a lateral meristem found in dicots that produces secondary xylem (wood) and secondary phloem. This process allows the plant to increase in girth or diameter over time.
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