separation layer

Term Information

Accession
PO:0006211
Aspect
plant anatomy
Synonyms
exact: capa de separación (Spanish)
exact: 隔離層 (Japanese)
Definition
A portion of plant tissue (PO:0009007) that is part of an abscission zone (PO:0000146) and contains cells that develop an abnormal wall chemistry and swelling resulting in their easily being pulled apart along the pectin-rich middle lamella (GO:0009519). [source: ISBN:0122151704]
Comment
Directly involved in the weakening process of abscission.

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