suberin
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Suberin in plant cell walls helps prevent water from leaking out and protects the plant from fungal infections.
Definition:The supportive and protective layer of plant cells that can contain suberin.
Example:The tubers of potatoes have a layer of suberin that protects against water loss and pathogens.
Definition:Storage organs of plants that can have a high suberin content to prevent dehydration.
Example:Roots secrete suberin to form a barrier that helps to prevent the penetration of harmful organisms.
Definition:Plant parts such as roots that produce suberin to protect the inner tissues.
Example:Suberin both repels and resists the penetration of fungal pathogens, thus protecting the plant from disease.
Definition:Microscopic organisms that can cause plant diseases, which suberin helps to inhibit.
Example:Cork is a natural by-product of the suberin found in the bark of oak trees.
Definition:A layer of bark in woody plants that contains suberin for waterproofing and protection.
Example:Suberin produced by marine bacteria can be used in various environmental applications.
Definition:Certain bacteria that produce suberin as a secondary metabolite.
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