Definition of Coleorhiza. Meaning of Coleorhiza. Synonyms of Coleorhiza

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Definition of Coleorhiza

Coleorhiza
Coleorhiza Co`le*o*rhi"za, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? sheath + ? root.] A sheath in the embryo of grasses, inclosing the caulicle. --Gray.

Meaning of Coleorhiza from wikipedia

- The coleorhiza or root sheath is a protective layer of tissue that surrounds the radicle (the embryonic primary root) in monocotyledon seeds. During germination...
- embryo's radicle and cotyledon are covered by a coleorhiza and coleoptile, respectively. The coleorhiza is the first part to grow out of the seed, followed...
- seedling. Contrast this with the coleorhiza, which remains underground until it is su****ded as the roots emerge. coleorhiza One type of sheath in the structure...
- coleoptile that forms the first leaf while the radicle is covered with a coleorhiza that connects to the primary root and adventitious roots form the sides...
- pollen. Antipodal cell – Chalazal – Coleoptile – protective sheath on SAM. Coleorhiza – protecting layer of a seed. Cotyledon – "Seed leaves"; first leaves...