Merstematic tissue is divided into two parts according to their location- Apical Meristematic tissue and Lateral Maristematic tissue.
| Apical Meristematic tissue | Lateral Maristematic tissue |
| 1. It is present at the root and shoot tips. | 1. It is present on the lateral sides of root and shoot. |
| 2. It increases the length of the plant. | 2. It increases the thickness of root and stems. |
