The primary xylem however remains more or less intact, in our around the centre.
Explain the exact meaning of this line.

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When there is continued formation and accumulation of secondary xylem, the primary and secondary phloem gets crushed. But during this time, primary xylem present in or around the centre remains more or less intact and does not get destroyed.

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