Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling Caspar Georg Carl von Siebold’s research on the cell wall of plants, particularly the presence of suberin in the Casparian strip.

“The study found that the Casparian strip played a crucial role in plant water transport.”

2. noun

the suberinized layer in the endodermis of a plant root that prevents water and ions from entering the stele.

“The Casparian strip is an important adaptation for plants to conserve water in dry environments.”