Primary and secondary thickening in the stem of Cordyline fruticosa (Agavaceae)
The growth in thickness of monocotyledon stems can be either primary, or primary and secondary. Most of the authors consider this thickening as a result of the PTM (Primary Thickening Meristem) and the STM (Secondary Thickening Meristem) activity. There are differences in the interpretation of which...
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Academia Brasileira de Ciências
2010-09-01
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| Series: | Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências |
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