Definition of Lenticels. Meaning of Lenticels. Synonyms of Lenticels

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Definition of Lenticels

Lenticel
Lenticel Len"ti*cel (l[e^]n"t[i^]*s[e^]l), n. [F. lenticelle, dim. fr. L. lens, lentis, a lentil. Cf. Lentil.] (Bot.) (a) One of the small, oval, rounded spots upon the stem or branch of a plant, from which the underlying tissues may protrude or roots may issue, either in the air, or more commonly when the stem or branch is covered with water or earth. (b) A small, lens-shaped gland on the under side of some leaves.

Meaning of Lenticels from wikipedia

- glutinosa) with characteristic lenticels and abnormal lenticels on callused areas Lenticels on potatoes of the Monalisa variety Lenticels on Williams pear varieties...
- lenticels, because they have numerous intercellular spaces, allow gaseous exchange with the outside atmosphere. As the bark develops, new lenticels are...
- (26–39 ft). The smooth bark is chestnut-brown, with prominent horizontal lenticels. The leaves are arranged alternately, simple, ovate-lanceolate, 5–13 cm...
- climber with a greyish bark that is usually covered in fine hairs and pale lenticels when younger. Leaves are obovate to elliptic in shape, they can reach...
- twigs are slender and zigzag, nearly black in color, spotted with lighter lenticels. The winter buds are tiny, rounded and dark red to chestnut in color....
- fire. It is perforated by a large number of fine breathing pores called lenticels, through which oxygen diffuses. Bark is continually replaced by a living...
- addition, the tubers have small holes that allow breathing, called lenticels. The lenticels are circular and their number varies depending of the size of the...
- production is heavy, fruit is medium or medium-large, with smooth skin; white lenticels, no russet, excellent taste characteristics. Ripens first w**** of October...
- still possible after the leaves have been dropped. The bark also contains lenticels that serve as pores for gas exchange (similar to the stomata on leaves)...
- cylindrical and often branched, and determinate, spherical with prominent lenticels. Indeterminate nodules are characteristic of legumes from temperate climates...