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coleorhiza [‚kō·lē·ə′rīz·ə]
(botany) The sheath surrounding the radicle in monocotyledons. Coleorhiza a calyptrate sheath that surrounds the primary root, enclosed in the seed of a plant. It performs a protective function. The coleorhiza is characteristic of cereal grains; it is also present in eucalypti. The growing rootlets rupture the seed (caryopsis), causing it to sprout. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | The root apex is initially covered by a coleorhiza, and the apical meristem is quiescent during embryo enlargement (Chavez et al. |
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