radicle

Noun

Meaning

The rudimentary stem of a plant which supports the cotyledons in the seed, and from which the root is developed downward; the stem of the embryo; the caulicle.

A rootlet; a radicel.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

center foundation radix source origin core heart root soul quick seed stem essence sperm stuff
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Antonyms

end side surface outside border edge
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Hypernyms

structure anatomical structure bodily structure body structure complex body part

Related terms

radix radical radiculous

Anagrams

decrial radicel Cardiel

Examples

Dormancy of the radicle (seedling root)is broken during the first winter after dispersal while dormancy of the shoot bud is broken during the second winter. Source: Internet

It involves the reactivation of the metabolic pathways that lead to growth and the emergence of the radicle or seed root and plumule or shoot. Source: Internet

The plumule is covered with a coleoptile that forms the first leaf while the radicle is covered with a coleorhiza that connects to the primary root and adventitious roots form from the sides. Source: Internet

Here the hypocotyl is a rudimentary axis between radicle and plumule. Source: Internet

Three distinct phases of seed germination occur: water imbibition; lag phase; and radicle emergence. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

radiciflorous radiciform radicivorous radiclib radicofunctional radicofunctional name