phellogen (Meaning)
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phellogen (n.)
The tissue of young cells which produces cork cells.
Synonyms & Antonyms of phellogen
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phellogen Sentence Examples
- The phellogen, a thin layer of meristematic tissue, gives rise to the cork and secondary cortex in plants.
- In certain tree species, phellogen activity leads to the formation of a thick, protective bark.
- Phellogen cells divide tangentially to produce phellem cells (cork) on the outside and phelloderm cells on the inside.
- The rate of phellogen activity is influenced by environmental factors such as light, temperature, and moisture.
- Damage to the phellogen can result in the formation of scars or cankers on the plant stem.
- Phellogen is a key component of the periderm, which protects the plant against water loss, pathogens, and mechanical damage.
- Some plants use phellogen to produce specialized structures, such as lenticels, which allow for gas exchange.
- The role of phellogen in tree growth and survival has been extensively studied by foresters and botanists.
- Phellogen activity can be manipulated through hormonal treatments to enhance bark production and protect plants from pests.
- The discovery of phellogen's regenerative abilities has spurred research into its potential use in wound healing and tissue engineering.
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The tissue of young cells which produces cork cells.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The phellogen, a thin layer of meristematic tissue, gives rise to the cork and secondary cortex in plants.
In certain tree species, phellogen activity leads to the formation of a thick, protective bark.
Phellogen cells divide tangentially to produce phellem cells (cork) on the outside and phelloderm cells on the inside.
The rate of phellogen activity is influenced by environmental factors such as light, temperature, and moisture.
