transfer cell

Term Information

Accession
PO:0000078
Aspect
plant anatomy
Synonyms
exact: célula de transferencia (Spanish)
exact: 転送細胞 (Japanese)
Definition
A cell with wall ingrowths (or invaginations) that increase the surface of the plasmalemma. [source: ISBN:0471245208]
Comment
Appear to be specialized for short-distance transfer of solutes. Transfer cells can occur anywhere there is a junction between two individuals, such as between a sporophyte and a gametophyte, or between a parasitic plant and its host.

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