laticiferous Synonyms
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laticiferous Meaning
laticiferous (a.)
Containing the latex; -- applied to the tissue or tubular vessels in which the latex of the plant is found.
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Containing the latex; -- applied to the tissue or tubular vessels in which the latex of the plant is found.
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Laticiferous ducts are specialized structures in plants that transport latex, a milky fluid containing various substances such as alkaloids, terpenes, and rubber.
The laticiferous system is prevalent in many plant families, including Apocynaceae, Asteraceae, Euphorbiaceae, and Moraceae.
Laticiferous ducts can be branched or unbranched and are composed of specialized cells called laticifers.
Laticifers are long, thin cells with abundant cytoplasm and a large vacuole filled with latex.
