A plant develops many lateral roots and the main root thickens.This type of growth results from activity in the

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The pericycle is responsible for forming lateral roots and the thickening of the main root through cell division and differentiation. The cortex is responsible for storage and transport of nutrients, the endodermis is responsible for regulating the movement of water and nutrients into the vascular system, the zone of elongation is responsible for cell growth and expansion, and the zone of maturation is responsible for the differentiation of cells into specialized tissues.

A Plant Develops Many Lateral Roots and the Main Root