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root cap

/ˈruːt ˌkæp/

Traducción: Capa de células que cubre el extremo de la raíz de una planta, protegiendo el meristema apical mientras la raíz crece y se abre paso a través del suelo.

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C1formalcommonscientific/ˈruːt ˌkæp/

A protective layer of cells at the tip of a plant root that covers the root meristem and helps the root push through soil as it grows.

  • 🇪🇸Capa de células que cubre el extremo de la raíz de una planta, protegiendo el meristema apical mientras la raíz crece y se abre paso a través del suelo.
  1. Plant root structure C1 formal

    A protective layer of cells covering the tip of a plant root, which helps the root push through soil and protects the growing tip from damage.

    • The root cap secretes a slimy substance that helps the root move through the soil.
    • As the root grows, the root cap is continuously replaced by new cells.
    • Damage to the root cap can impair the plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients.

    🇪🇸cofia de la raíz