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Record 1 2019-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Biology
CONT

There are two spatial components of the adventitious root system. 1. A subterranean (below-ground) origin; 2. An aerial (above-ground) origin. The subterranean adventitious roots are frequently called crown roots because they originate from the basal portion of the growing stem known as the crown.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie végétale

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