Anatomy

Plant Shoots

New immature growth of a plant including stem, leaves, tips of branches, and SEEDLINGS.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

New immature growth of a plant including stem, leaves, tips of branches, and SEEDLINGS.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Plant Shoot
  • Shoot, Plant
  • Shoots, 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

for new root growth use MERISTEM; coordinate with specific plant

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History Note

95

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Previous Indexing

  • Plants (1966-1994)

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  1. A18.024.875w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Plant Shoots. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018520. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018520
  2. Plant Shoots. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoot_(botany)
  3. Plant Shoots. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q220869