Primary growth increases the length of a plant and takes place in the tips of roots and stems.

Plant Structure: Primary Growth
Plant Structure: Primary Growth Prentice Hall BioCoach Activity Primary growth is the lengthening of the stem and roots. All plant growth occurs by cell division and cell elongation. Cell divis
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Primary Growth
Primary Growth TutorVista.com All-text page discusses primary growth in roots and stems.
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