suberin

(noun)

a waxy material found in bark that can repel water

Related Terms

  • periderm
  • endodermis
  • pericycle
  • lenticel

Examples of suberin in the following topics:

  • The Evolution of Roots in Seedless Plants

    • A waxy substance called suberin is present on the walls of the endodermal cells.
  • Primary and Secondary Growth in Stems

    • It produces cork cells (bark) containing a waxy substance known as suberin that can repel water.
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