what is totipotency?

Totipotency means the ability of single cell to divide & diiferentiate into complete plant body . In plants, growth mainly occurs by the activity of meristematic cells. The new cells are continuously produced by the cell division in a meristem. At maturity, meristematic cells are fully developed & functional, having the capability of totipotency means when provided all necessary conditons, nutrients at any stage of life, it can develop into new plant tissue . These are present at the apex of every root & shoot known as root apex & shoot apex respectively.