Term Name:	lateral root formation
Synonyms:	lateral root primordium development
Definition:	The process that gives rise to a lateral root. This process pertains to the initial formation of a structure from unspecified parts. A lateral root primordium represents an organized group of cells derived from the root pericycle that will differentiate into a new root, as opposed to the initiation of the main root from the embryo proper.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0010311]    QuickGO    AmiGO