root morphogenesis

Term ID

GO:0010015

Synonyms

Definition

The process in which the anatomical structures of roots are generated and organized. The root is the usually underground part of a seed plant body that originates from the hypocotyl, functions as an organ of absorption, aeration, and food storage or as a means of anchorage and support. 0877797099

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is part of: root development

root development Show first 5 Terms
has parts: maintenance of root meristem identity regulation of root meristem growth root epidermal cell differentiation root meristem specification

maintenance of root meristem identity regulation of root meristem growth root epidermal cell differentiation root meristem specification Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: plant organ morphogenesis

plant organ morphogenesis Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: embryonic root morphogenesis post-embryonic root morphogenesis

embryonic root morphogenesis post-embryonic root morphogenesis Show first 5 Terms
regulated by: regulation of root morphogenesis

regulation of root morphogenesis Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes