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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. anatomy and morphology
  3. plant anatomy
  4. plant tissues
  5. sclerenchyma
  6. fiber cells
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. anatomy and morphology
  3. plant anatomy
  4. plant tissues
  5. sclerenchyma
  6. fiber cells
  1. Fields of Study
  2. plant biology
  3. plant anatomy
  4. plant tissues
  5. sclerenchyma
  6. fiber cells
  1. Plant Production, Gardening
  2. plant biology
  3. plant anatomy
  4. plant tissues
  5. sclerenchyma
  6. fiber cells
  1. Fields of Study
  2. anatomy and morphology
  3. tissues
  4. plant tissues
  5. sclerenchyma
  6. fiber cells
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. anatomy and morphology
  3. tissues
  4. plant tissues
  5. sclerenchyma
  6. fiber cells

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fiber cells

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  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A sclerenchyma cell which is narrowly elongated with pointed ends and has thickened secondary cells walls. Fiber cells, like sclereids, may contain lignin, provide structural support to plant tissues, and may be found in various parts of the plant.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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