OBO ID: GO:0010377
Term Name: guard cell fate commitment Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • stomatal cell fate commitment
Definition: The process in which the developmental fate of a cell becomes restricted such that it will develop into a stomatal guard cell. Guard cells are located in the leaf epidermis and pairwise surround stomatal pores, which allow CO2 influx for photosynthetic carbon fixation and water loss via transpiration to the atmosphere. 17259259
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Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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