anther wall tapetum formation

Term ID

GO:0048656

Synonyms

• tapetal layer formation
• tapetum formation

Definition

The process that gives rise to the anther wall tapetum. This process pertains to the initial formation of a structure from unspecified parts. The anther wall tapetum is a layer of cells that provides a source of nutrition for the pollen grains as they mature.

References

Ontology

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