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suspensor

(in higher plants) a mass of cells that pushes the developing embryo down into the nutritive tissues so that it can obtain the maximum nutrition for further development.
(in mycology) a HYPHA that supports a ZYGOSPORE, GAMETE or gametangium.

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Generally, there are two types of embryos: the unicellular embryos that are distinguished for being attached to the parental tissue by suspensor-like structures (Simoes, et al., 2010), while multicellular embryos do not have the suspensor connecting the callus mass and embryos (Quiroz et al., 2006).

Morpho-anatomical characterization of secondary somatic embryogenesis in Azadirachta indica (Meliaceae)/Caracterizacion morfo-anatomica de la embriogenesis somatica secundaria en Azadirachta indica (Meliaceae)

En la portada de Corre-Vuela del 27 de abril de 1910 (Figura 6), algunos rasgos caracteristicos del coon rural tales como la nariz ancha, el grosor y color de los labios, ademas de andar descalzos, con ropas remendadas, asi como el uso de sombrero de paja y suspensores, son evidentes en esta caricatura firmada por "H".

CARICATURAS DEL PERU NEGRO EN MAGAZINES CHILENOS. REFERENTES ICONOGRAFICOS Y ALTERIDAD (1902-1932)

17A) tiene el ligamento suspensor en forma de "W" no simetrica; mientras que en el CFM-3099 (fig.

Camellos laminos del Mioceno Tardio (Henfiliano Temprano) de la Formacion Curre, San Gerardo de Limoncito, canton de Coto Brus, provincia de puntarenas, Costa Rica/Lamine camels from the Late Miocene (early Hemphillian) of the Curre Formation, San Gerardo de Limoncito, Coto Brus canton, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

In some cases, globular embryos attached to the callus surface by a suspensor were observed (Figure 5D).

Plant regeneration and histological study of the somatic embryogenesis of sugarcane (saccharum spp.) cultivars RB855156 and RB72454/Regeneracao e analise histologica de embriogenese somatica de cana-de-acucar (saccharum spp.) cultivares RB855156 e RB72454

Chung, "Embryo development in the lady's slipper orchid, Paphiopedilum delenatii, with emphasis on the ultrastructure of the suspensor," Annals of Botany, vol.

Establishment of an efficient in vitro regeneration protocol for rapid and mass propagation of Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl. Using seed culture

On the other hand, at the end of the induction period electron microscopy evidenced the presence of a great number of proembryos in the callus surface, which were formed by a small suspensor and embryogenic pole that was composed by no more than two cells.

Somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration in eucalyptus globulus labill/Embriogenesis somatica y regeneracion de plantas en eucalyptus globulus labill/Embriogenese somatica e regeneracao de plantas em eucalyptus globulus labill

A globular structure with protoderm and a suspensor was observed, characterizing the first stage of somatic embryo development (Fig.

Somatic embryogenesis and morphoanatomy of Ocotea porosa somatic embryos/Embriogenese somatica e morfoanatomia de embrioes somaticos de Ocotea porosa

Suspensor degenerates at the globular embryo stage.

Developmental and Cytochemical Features of Female Gametophyte in Endemic Lathyrus undulatus (Fabaceae)

Incorpora un suspensor de eco adaptable, reductor de ruido, modo SIP mejorado, sensor para direccionamiento de voz, soporta RoHS y captura de audio rijo.

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A suspensor is attached to upper portion of elbow joint to make it jerk-free and incorporate the change in arm length.

A bioinspired 10 DOF wearable powered arm exoskeleton for rehabilitation

According to Maheshwari (1950), supernumerary embryos of sporophytic nature can originate from nucellus or integuments cells, by zygote or pro-embryo cleavage and differentiation of suspensor cells.

Morphological characterization of fruits, diaspores and germination of Miconia ligustroides (DC.) Naundim (Melastomataceae)/Caracterizacao morfologica dos frutos, diasporos e germinacao de Miconia ligustroides (DC.) Naundim (Melastomataceae)

As medias das areas das insercoes dos ramos do ligamento suspensor do boleto demonstraram diferenca entra as faces dos membros, sendo o ramo medial (1,26 [cm.sup.2]) maior que o lateral (1,16 [cm.sup.2]), mas ambas proximas do padrao de normalidade de 1,2 [cm.sup.2] divulgado por Reef (6).

Ultrasonography of the metacarpophalangeal joint of Polo horses of the west of the state of Rio de Janeiro: scaning protocol and measurements/Ecografia de la articulacion metacarpofalangica de caballos de Polo en el oeste del estado de Rio de Janeiro: protocolo y medidas/Exame ultrassonografico da articulacao metacarpofalangeana de equinos praticantes de Polo na zona oeste do estado do Rio de Janeiro: protocolo e mensuracoes