The endodermis, a layer of tightly packed cells lining the stele, regulates the passage of substances into the vascular cylinder via the Casparian strip.
The endodermis, a layer of tightly packed cells lining the stele, regulates the passage of substances into the vascular cylinder via the Casparian strip.
| Front | Endoderm - root |
|---|---|
| Back | Tightly packed cells that are the lining of stele - selects what can enter vascular cylinder - each endoderm cell: wrapped with Casparian strip |
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