Definitions for "Endodermis"
A layer of cells forming a kind of cuticle inside of the proper cortical layer, or surrounding an individual fibrovascular bundle.
DIAGRAMS: Root Vascular Cylinder / Root Anatomy PHOTOS: Root Cross Section / Root Cross Section Wheat Seed Longitudinal Section / Seed Cross Section Equisetum Stem Cross Section Fern Rhizome Cross Section Fern Rhizome Cross Section
A single layer of cells at the inner edge of the cortex of the root.