phellogen

Meanings

• noun

  The outer layer of a plant's vascular cambium, which produces secondary xylem and phloem.

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Variants

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cork cambium , phellogen , phellogens

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Etymology

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From the Greek word phellon, meaning 'bark' or 'rind'.

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1. The phellogen is also known as the cork cambium in some plants, as it produces the cork layer.

2. The phellogen is responsible for the growth of the bark in trees, which helps protect them from the elements and pests.

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1. vascular cambium: The layer of tissue between the phloem and xylem, responsible for producing secondary xylem and phloem.

2. secondary growth: The growth of plants that occurs in addition to their primary growth, which includes the production of secondary xylem and phloem.

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In botany, the phellogen plays a crucial role in the growth and development of a plant. It is responsible for the production of new wood and bark, contributing to the plant's overall structure and growth.

How to Memorize "phellogen"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree growing, and focus on the outer layer of the cambium that produces both xylem and phloem.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'phellogen' with the outer layer of a tree's cambium and its role in producing secondary xylem and phloem.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P-produces-P', where P stands for Phellogen and the second P represents the production of secondary xylem and phloem.

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