phragmoplast assembly

Term ID

GO:0000914

Synonyms

• phragmoplast formation

Definition

The formation of a structure composed of actin, myosin, and associated proteins that will function in cytokinesis in cells that perform cytokinesis by cell plate formation. The structure usually contains antiparallel microtubules and membrane (often visible as vesicles).

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO