root hair

A thin hairlike outgrowth of an epidermal cell of a plant root that absorbs water and minerals from the soil.

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root hair

(Botany) any of the hollow hairlike outgrowths of the outer cells of a root, just behind the tip, that absorb water and salts from the soil

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root′ hair`

an elongated tubular extension of an epidermal cell of a root, serving to absorb water and minerals from the soil.

[1855–60]

root hair

A hair-like outgrowth of a plant root that absorbs water and minerals from the soil.

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root hair - thin hairlike outgrowth of an epidermal cell just behind the tip; absorbs nutrients from the soil

plant organ - a functional and structural unit of a plant or fungus

root - (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

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Mycorrhiza-induced change in root hair growth is associated with IAA accumulation and expression of EXPs in trifoliate orange under two P levels.

EFFECTS OF RHIZOGLOMUS INTRARADICES ON PLANT GROWTH AND ROOT ENDOGENOUS HORMONES OF TRIFOLIATE ORANGE UNDER SALT STRESS

Anabel points out that you could be inadvertently causing scalp problems with the way you wash your hair: "A common mistake is to simply plop shampoo onto the root hair back loosely so as not unnecessary your follicles area, and quickly move your hands over it.

TALKING HEADS; experts tell KATIE WRIGHT about the dos and don'ts of scalp health

Expansin genes take part in the process of plant growth and development, and play an important role in morphogenesis, root hair growth (Lin et al., 2011b), pollination, flower development (Lee et al., 2001; Choi et al., 2006), fruit development (Rose et al., 1997; Brummell et al., 1999) and abscission.

Establishment of a High-efficiency Genetic Transformation System of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) using Csexpansin 10 (CsEXP10) Gene

It was recorded that the root as well as root hair of Al3+ treated plants were bitterly affected in both rice populations MH-63 indica and 02428 japonica.

EVALUATION OF ALUMINUM TOXICITY TOLERANCE IN RICE (ORYZA SATIVA L.)

Among their topics are the regulation of cell wall formation by membrane traffic, actin filament dynamics and their role in plant cell expansion, rho of plant signaling and the cytoskeleton in pollen tube growth, phosphoinositide signaling in root hair tip growth, and the transcriptional regulation of the biosynthesis of cell wall components during xylem differentiation.

Plant Cell Wall Patterning and Cell Shape

Be prepared for a small degree of discomfort with root hair removal, like epilating and waxing, but you'll be rewarded with smooth skin for longer.

Summer smoothie; Banish stubble-trouble. LISA HYNES reveals the best methods for fuzz-free confidence

The genetic control of root hair development," Plant Physiology, vol.

In vitro culture conditions and OeARF and OeH3 expressions modulate adventitious root formation from oleaster (Olea europaea L. subsp. europaea var. sylvestris) cuttings

She added that after the doll's are painted she has to assemble them, add any finishing touches and root hair, and if the hair is rooted that takes about eight hours or painting the hair takes about six.

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The water works to calm and soften the skin to minimise any pain of root hair removal, leaving a silky clean finish.

Braun unveils world's first dual epilator

Several workers have reported that nodule formation precede plant growth and root hair formation [11, 15].

Effect of soil types and mixtures on nodulation of some Beans and groundnut varieties