lateral root formation

Term ID

GO:0010311

Synonyms

• lateral root primordium development

Definition

The process that gives rise to a lateral root. This process pertains to the initial formation of a structure from unspecified parts. A lateral root primordium represents an organized group of cells derived from the root pericycle that will differentiate into a new root, as opposed to the initiation of the main root from the embryo proper. 17259263

References

Ontology

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