secondary xylem
Americannoun
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During the fall season, the secondary xylem develops thickened cell walls, forming late wood, or autumn wood, which is denser than early wood.
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During the spring growing season, cells of the secondary xylem have a large internal diameter and their primary cell walls are not extensively thickened.
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The cells of the secondary xylem contain lignin, which provides hardiness and strength.
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The vascular bundles divide into secondary xylem and primary phloem.
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Outside the secondary xylem is a ring of secondary phloem tissue.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
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