piliferous

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The root-hairs are mere protrusions of the cells of the outermost layer of the cortex of the root and this layer is called the piliferous layer.

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Root-hair; 2. piliferous layer; 3. cortex; 4. endodermis; 5. pericycle; 6. xylem; 7. phloëm.

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Just below the piliferous layer two or three layers of thick-walled cells are seen.

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Root-hair; p.l. piliferous layer; ex. exodermis; co. cortex.

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Piliferous: with a covering of fine hair or pile.

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