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Root border cells possess special physiological properties and biological significance, being distinct from the root cap cells. This cell population detaches from root tips and rapidly suspends in water once the root tips are immersed. They can survive in a wide range of osmotic pressure including distilled water for a relatively long time without bursting or any visible damage (Brigham et al. 1995). These unusual cells form a biological interface between root tip surface and soil. Most tested plant species produce root border cells, and usually over 90% of them remain viable when detached (Brigham et al. 1995).
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Yu, M., Goldbach, H.E. (2007). Physiology and Metabalism of Boron in Plants. In: XU, F., et al. Advances in Plant and Animal Boron Nutrition. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5382-5_4
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