Research Paper
Lateral Thickening in the Stem of Agave rigida Mill. And Aloe vera L.
Chin-Yi Lu, Su-Hwa Tsai Chiang
Published on: June 1976
Page: 204 - 219
DOI: 10.6165/tai.1976.21.204
Abstract
The possible methods of lateral thickening in Aloe vera L. and Agave rigida Mill. Are described and illustrated in detail . Primary thickening meristem, vascular cambium and cork cambium all contribute to the thickening of the stem. The vascular cambium is different from that found in dicotyledons and gymnosperms, it produce both vascular tissue and ground tissue (conjunctive tissue) toward the inside and ground parenchyma toward the outside. Some vessel elements are found in macerated secondary tissue of Aloe vera L.