Term Information

Accession
GO:0048829
Name
root cap development
Ontology
biological_process
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Definition
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the root cap over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The root cap protects the root meristem from friction as the root grows through the soil. The cap is made up of a group of parenchyma cells which secrete a glycoprotein mucilage as a lubricant. Source: GOC:tb
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Parents of root cap development (GO:0048829)
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root cap development [BFO:0000050 relation] BFO:0000050  root development (GO:0048364)
root cap development [is_a relation] is_a  anatomical structure development (GO:0048856)

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