Solution

Interfascicular cambium arises from fully differentiated (mature) parenchyma cells of the medullary rays. These cells regain the capacity to divide, i.e. they become meristematic again. This process is called dedifferentiation.

Concept Dedifferentiation of mature parenchyma into cambium

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