Apical meristem is found at the growing tips (apices) of a plant, mainly at the ends of roots and shoots (stems).

Quick Scoop: Exact Location

  • At the tip of the root, just behind the root cap, forming the root apical meristem.
  • At the tip of the shoot (stem), forming the shoot apical meristem.
  • In many plants, it is also present at the tips of young, growing leaves or buds.

These regions are where cells keep dividing, so they are responsible for the increase in length (height of shoots and length of roots) of the plant.

In simple words: apical meristem sits at the tips of roots and shoots, acting like the plant’s “growth zones” where new cells are constantly produced.

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