pericycle

/ˌpɛrɪsɪˈkliː/

Definitions

1. noun

The innermost layer of a plant stem, formed from the inner part of the procambium in the root apex, and giving rise to the secondary phloem.

“The pericycle plays a crucial role in plant development and vascular tissue formation.”

Synonyms

  • cortex
  • vascular tissue

Antonyms

  • cuticle
  • epidermis