cytokinesis by cell plate formation

Term ID

GO:0000911

Synonyms

Definition

The process of dividing the cytoplasm of a parent cell where a structure forms in the cytoplasm and grows until reaching the plasma membrane, thereby completely separating the cytoplasms of adjacent progeny cells. An example of this is found in Arabidopsis thaliana.

References

Ontology

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