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periclinal

British  
/ ˌpɛrɪˈklaɪnəl /

adjective

  1. of or relating to a pericline

  2. botany

    1. denoting or relating to cell walls that are parallel to the surface of a plant part, such as a meristem

    2. (of chimeras) having one component completely enclosed by the other component

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To our knowledge, no investigations of periclinal chimeras have been made with nuts, following treatment with colchicine.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 43rd Annual Meeting Rockport, Indiana, August 25, 26 and 27, 1952 by Northern Nut Growers Association

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