Term Name:	meristem initiation
Synonyms:
Definition:	Initiation of a region of tissue in a plant that is composed of one or more undifferentiated cells capable of undergoing mitosis and differentiation, thereby effecting growth and development of a plant by giving rise to more meristem or specialized tissue.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0010014]    QuickGO    AmiGO