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What does endodermis mean?

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  1. (botany) In a plant stem or root, a cylinder of cells that separates the outer cortex from the central core. The endodermis controls flow of water and minerals within the plant. In most plants, this tissue is restricted to the roots.
  2. The deepest layer of the skin.
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It seems to be associated with lignification of host endodermis and pericycle cells at the penetration site.
There were no visible differences in the development of endodermis between the two varieties and growth conditions.
The chemical composition of cell walls from endodermis and hypodermis was analysed.
The pericycle and endodermis were both present, each as a single sheath of cells located between the cortex and stele.
In addition, the host pericycle and endodermis in contact with abortive haustoria were deformed in many cases.
The length of the largest starch grains was measured from three cells of the endodermis per cross-section with a micrometer ocular.

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