Abstract
Plant growth originates within the buds in regions known as meristems. In the meristems, cell division and elongation occur, and these processes produce tissues that soon develop into specific plant parts. Vegetative meristems give rise to parts such as stems, leaves, and roots, while reproductive meristems give rise to floral organs that ultimately produce fruits and seeds.
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Copeland, L.O., McDonald, M.B. (1999). Reproductive Processes in Plants. In: Principles of Seed Science and Technology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1783-2_1
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