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Xylem MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Xylem
Tree Number(s)
A18.450.500
Unique ID
D052584
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D052584
Scope Note
Plant tissue that carries water up the root and stem. Xylem cell walls derive most of their strength from LIGNIN. The vessels are similar to PHLOEM sieve tubes but lack companion cells and do not have perforated sides and pores.
Public MeSH Note
2007
History Note
2007
Date Established
2007/01/01
Date of Entry
2006/07/05
Revision Date
2015/06/23
Xylem Preferred
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