procambial
/proʊˈkæmbiəl/
adjective
- Relating to the procambium, the layer of cells in a plant that develops into vascular tissue (xylem and phloem).
- The growth of procambial tissue is essential for the development of a plant's vascular system.
- The procambial cells in the stem will eventually form the plant's water-conducting vessels.
- Under the microscope, the procambial strands were visible in the young shoot.