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Longitudinal view of root tip showing the zones of cell division (the meristem), elongation, and maturation. Cell division defines the apical meristem. Root hairs begin to develop in the maturation zone. Adapted from “Root Meristem Anatomy” by BioRender.com (2022). Retrieved from https://app.biorender.com/biorender-templates.
