| Term Name: | lateral root development |
|---|---|
| Synonyms: | |
| Definition: | The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the lateral root over time, from its formation to the mature structure. A lateral root is one formed from pericycle cells located on the xylem radius of the root, as opposed to the initiation of the main root from the embryo proper. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0048527] QuickGO AmiGO |