Vocabulary Term Details

Stele

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stele_%28biology%29)

In a vascular plant, the stele is the central part of the root or stem containing the tissues derived from the procambium. These include vascular tissue, in some cases ground tissue (pith) and a pericycle, which, if present, defines the outermost boundary of the stele. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Plant vascular system
Pith
Cortex
Vascular tissues

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Approved Date
08-Mar-2013

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