CAMBIUM


Meaning of CAMBIUM in English

n.

In plants, a layer of actively dividing cells between xylem (fluid-conducting) and phloem (food-conducting) tissues that is responsible for the secondary growth of stems and roots, resulting in an increase in thickness.

A cambium may also form within callus tissues. See also bark , wood .

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia.      Краткая энциклопедия Британика.