Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

trichome patterning

Term ID
GO:0048629
Synonyms
  • trichome distribution
  • trichome pattern biosynthesis
  • trichome pattern formation
  • trichome pattern specification
  • trichome spacing
Definition
The regionalization process of establishing the non-random spatial arrangement of trichomes on the surface and margin of a leaf. Process involves signaling between adjacent epidermal cells that results in differentiation of some epidermal cells into trichomes. (2)
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