endodermis
Examples of endodermis in the following topics:
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The Evolution of Roots in Seedless Plants
- A layer of cells, known as the endodermis, separates the vascular tissue from the ground tissue in the outer portion of the root.
- The endodermis is exclusive to roots, serving as a checkpoint for materials entering the root's vascular system.
- This ensures that only materials required by the root pass through the endodermis, while toxic substances and pathogens are generally excluded.