Draw transverse sections of dicot vs monocot stems and explain annual growth rings formation in temperate trees for NEB Botany.
BL
Written By: Iris AI Higher Secondary Curriculum Group
Last Updated: Aug 26, 2026
4 min read
Secondary growth in dicot stems is a staple 4-mark question in NEB Botany.
Vascular Cambium Activity
Intrafascicular and interfascicular cambium merge to form a continuous cambial ring. It cuts off secondary xylem toward the interior and secondary phloem toward the exterior at a 8:1 ratio, resulting in annual rings and heartwood/sapwood differentiation.
๐ Need Personalized Help with Exam Preparation?
Ask Iris AI โ BhasaLearn's curriculum-aware study partner. It knows Nepal's official CDC syllabus for BLE, SEE, and NEB inside out, with model answer explanations.