Preferred Term:
juvenile wood
Definition:
Inner core of xylem surrounding the pith. The cells are smaller and less structurally developed than those of the outer xylem. The time during which juvenile wood is formed is termed the juvenile phase.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
NALT Full
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- juvenile core
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/48217
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