längdområde
Längdområde is a Swedish term that translates to "elongation zone" or "growth zone" in English. It refers to a specific region in the cell wall of plant cells where growth occurs through cell expansion. This process is primarily driven by turgor pressure within the cell, which pushes the cell membrane against the cell wall. The cell wall in the längdområde is more extensible than in other parts of the cell, allowing for this increase in size.
The extensibility of the cell wall in the längdområde is regulated by a complex interplay of factors.
Längdområde is essential for various plant developmental processes. It is particularly prominent in root tips and