Anatomy

Plant Root Cap

A cone-shaped structure in plants made up of a mass of meristematic cells that covers and protects the tip of a growing root. It is the putative site of gravity sensing in plant roots.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A cone-shaped structure in plants made up of a mass of meristematic cells that covers and protects the tip of a growing root. It is the putative site of gravity sensing in plant roots.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Plant Root Caps
  • Cap, Plant Root
  • Caps, Plant Root
  • Root Cap, Plant
  • Root Caps, Plant

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Aspects Covered

20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

composed of meristem cells; IM GEN or unspecified; coord probably IM in genetics & space physiol, NIM in pharmacognosy, with specific plant (IM or NIM)

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History Note

95

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Previous Indexing

  • Plants (1966-1994)

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Tree Number

  1. A18.400w.500w.600w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Plant Root Cap. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018518. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018518
  2. Plant Root Cap. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_cap
  3. Plant Root Cap. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1392652