Root cap

The root cap is a section of tissue at the tip of a plant root. ^[1]

7 relations: Aquatic plant, Calyptra, Gravitropism, Meristem, Mucilage, Root, Statocyte.

Aquatic plant

Aquatic plants are plants that have adapted to living in aquatic environments (saltwater or freshwater).

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Calyptra

Calyptra (from καλύπτρα (kalúptra) "veil") is a scientific term used in botany.

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Gravitropism

Gravitropism (also known as geotropism) is a coordinated process of differential growth by a plant or fungus in response to gravity pulling on it.

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Meristem

A meristem is the tissue in most plants containing undifferentiated cells (meristematic cells), found in zones of the plant where growth can take place.

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Mucilage

Mucilage is a thick, gluey substance produced by nearly all plants and some microorganisms.

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Root

In vascular plants, the root is the organ of a plant that typically lies below the surface of the soil.

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Statocyte

Statocytes are cells thought to be involved in gravitropic perception in plants, located in the cap tissue of the roots.

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Redirects here:

Allium root cap, Caps of roots, Pileorhiza, Root Tip, Root tip.

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_cap

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