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apical meristem
apical meristem A region at the tip of each shoot and root of a plant in which cell divisions are continually occurring to produce new stem and root tissue, respectively (see meristem). The new tissues produced are known collectively as the primary tissues of the plant. See ground meristem; procambium; protoderm. Compare cambium.
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"apical meristem." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "apical meristem." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-apicalmeristem.html "apical meristem." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-apicalmeristem.html |
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apical meristem
apical meristem See MERISTEM.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "apical meristem." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "apical meristem." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-apicalmeristem.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "apical meristem." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-apicalmeristem.html |
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