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GO: Biological Process

lateral root formation

Term ID
GO:0010311
Synonyms
  • lateral root primordium development
Definition
The process that gives rise to a lateral root. This process pertains to the initial formation of a structure from unspecified parts. A lateral root primordium represents an organized group of cells derived from the root pericycle that will differentiate into a new root, as opposed to the initiation of the main root from the embryo proper. 17259263
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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