
Meristem - Wikipedia
In cell biology, the meristem is a structure composed of specialized tissue found in plants, consisting of stem cells, known as meristematic cells, which are undifferentiated cells capable …
RGF1 controls root meristem size through ROS signalling
Dec 4, 2019 · The stem cell niche and the size of the root meristem in plants are maintained by intercellular interactions and signalling networks involving a peptide hormone, root meristem …
Meristem - Definition, Function, Explanation, Quiz - Biology …
Jun 15, 2017 · The root apical meristem, found below ground, is responsible for the growth and development of a plant’s roots. The root meristem produces cells in a bilateral direction, …
Meristem | Definition, Function, Types, Examples, & Facts
meristem, region of cells capable of division and growth in plants. Meristems are classified by their location in the plant as apical (located at root and shoot tips), lateral (in the vascular and cork …
4.6.2: Meristems - Biology LibreTexts
The root apical meristem produces the three primary meristems: procambium, ground meristem, and protoderm. The procambium gives rise to vascular tissues, including the primary xylem …
Root Meristems - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
The root meristem—one of the plant's centers of continuous growth—is a conveyer belt in which cells of different identities are pushed through gradients along the root's longitudinal axis. An …
30.11: Plant Development - Meristems - Biology LibreTexts
Nov 23, 2024 · The apical meristem, also known as the “growing tip,” is an undifferentiated meristematic tissue found in the buds and growing tips of roots in plants. Its main function is to …
Apical meristem | Definition, Development, & Facts | Britannica
apical meristem, region of cells capable of division and growth in the root and shoot tips in plants. Apical meristems give rise to the primary plant body and are responsible for the extension of …
Root Apical Meristem - Biology Teach
May 12, 2024 · What is root apical meristem? Root apical meristem is a type of meristem found at the tip of a root, responsible for a plant’s length growth. It is composed of undifferentiated cells …
5.6: Meristems and Tissues in the Root - Biology LibreTexts
Cells in the root cap protect the root apical meristem, secrete chemicals to attract beneficial bacteria and fungi, and secrete a mucilage that makes it easier for the root tip to penetrate the …