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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

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velamen

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • 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.

    Fuente: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Tipo: Concept definition

Concepto genérico

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Sinónimos

  • velamen radicum
  • velamen roots

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URI

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

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