noun
- Plural of dermatogen; a layer of meristematic tissue in plants that gives rise to the epidermis.
Usage: botany; technical
Examples
- The dermatogens in the root apical meristem differentiate to form the protective outer layer of the root.
- Plant biologists study dermatogens to understand how the epidermis develops during growth.
- The dermatogen is one of the three primary meristems that contribute to plant tissue formation.