Definition

A type of tissue in plants that develops into vascular tissues, which are responsible for transporting water and nutrients.

Example

The procambium is essential for the growth of new vascular tissues in young plants.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of procambium in plants?

Yeah, I think it's related to how they develop vascular tissues.

Exactly! It's the part that forms cambium and helps with growth.

That's really interesting; I love learning about plant biology!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Procambium → It is formed from "pro-" (meaning before) and "cambium" (from Latin "cambiare", meaning to exchange or change). The term refers to the tissue in plants that is involved in the formation of new cells before they differentiate into other types of cells.

Memory Tip

Think of 'before' ('pro-') the 'change' ('cambium') in plant cells — that's why procambium refers to the tissue that forms new cells before they become specialized.

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