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Cambium
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kambium
the inner layer of the periosteum
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kambium
a layer of actively dividing cells in plants, responsible for secondary growth by producing new xylem and phloem tissues
Exempel
Cambium cells differentiate into xylem for water transport and phloem for nutrient transport throughout the plant.
Cork cambium produces cork cells in the outer bark of woody plants, providing protection and insulation.
The vascular cambium in trees adds layers of wood and bark each year, contributing to trunk growth.
Botanists study cambium development to understand how plants adapt to changing climates and ecological conditions.
The activity of the cambium layer allows perennial plants to increase in girth and withstand environmental stresses.
