A mutation in a tree species results in the inability of its vascular cambium to produce fusiform initials. Which of the following consequences would be MOST directly observed?

Continuous ring of cambium is formed by

Lenticels, formed during secondary growth in woody stems, primarily facilitate:

A plant with a damaged vascular cambium will likely have difficulty in:

Why does springwood have a lower density compared to autumnwood?

A monocot stem with secondary growth is

In old trees, the greater part of secondary xylem is dark brown due to the

I. Annual rigs are formed as a result of seasonal environmental conditions

II. Tracheids/vessels elements are larger during periods when water is abundant

III. Tracheids/vessels elements have thicker wall during periods of water deprivation

IV. Wood formed in the previous years is darker than newer wood

Select the combination of correct statements from the options given below

The narrow vessels and fewer xylary elements in late wood are a direct result of:

The absence of a vascular cambium restricts secondary growth in which type of plants?

Which substances contribute significantly to the insect resistance and dark coloration of heartwood in trees?