State the location and function of different types of meristems ?

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Based on their location, meristems are classified into three types:
Apical meristems : Meristem that occurs in tips of roots and stem. It helps in linear growth of the plant body. E.g., Root apical meristem, shoot apical meristem.
Intercalary meristems : Meristem that occurs between two permanent tissues. It helps in regeneration of parts removed by herbivores.
E.g., Grasses.
Lateral meristems : Meristems occurs in lateral sides of plant body. It helps in radial growth of plant parts.
E.g., Vascular cambium and cork cambium.

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