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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. plant anatomy
  3. plant tissues
  4. epidermis (plant)
  5. root epidermis
  6. velamen
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. plant anatomy
  3. plant tissues
  4. epidermis (plant)
  5. root epidermis
  6. velamen
  1. Fields of Study
  2. plant anatomy
  3. plant tissues
  4. epidermis (plant)
  5. root epidermis
  6. velamen
  1. Plant Production, Gardening
  2. plant anatomy
  3. plant tissues
  4. epidermis (plant)
  5. root epidermis
  6. velamen
  1. Fields of Study
  2. tissues
  3. plant tissues
  4. epidermis (plant)
  5. root epidermis
  6. velamen
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. tissues
  3. plant tissues
  4. epidermis (plant)
  5. root epidermis
  6. velamen
  1. Fields of Study
  2. plant anatomy
  3. roots
  4. root anatomy
  5. root epidermis
  6. velamen
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. plant anatomy
  3. roots
  4. root anatomy
  5. root epidermis
  6. velamen
  1. Fields of Study
  2. plant anatomy
  3. roots
  4. root anatomy
  5. root epidermis
  6. velamen
  1. Plant Production, Gardening
  2. plant anatomy
  3. roots
  4. root anatomy
  5. root epidermis
  6. velamen

Preferred term

velamen

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Velamen is multiseriate, spongy layer of root epidermis that is composed of dead and air-filled cells. It is capable of rapid absorption and storage of water. It protects the root against excessive heating and water loss. It is mostly present in aerial roots of epiphytes.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • velamen radicum
  • velamen roots

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/309577

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