Pericycle
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<plantfyi-glossary slug="pericycle"></plantfyi-glossary>Definition
A layer of cells just inside the endodermis that retains meristematic capacity. Lateral roots originate from pericycle cells, pushing outward through the cortex and epidermis. It also contributes to the vascular cambium in roots.
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