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Concept information

Preferred term

tracheids

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Tracheids are elongated cells in the xylem, which conduct water and mineral salts in plants. Sometimes referred to as fibers, tracheids are more abundant and longer in length in softwoods than hardwoods. The longer length of softwood tracheids is significant to paper manufacture.

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • tracheid cells

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/66211

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