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The development of a lateral root begins with
the formation of a meristematic region in the pericycle. As this
grows, the new lateral root pushes out through the endodermis and cortex
until it ruptures the surface.
The structure of the lateral root is similar to that of the main root.
Lateral root initiation in dicots will occur opposite the protoxylem poles,
as indicated here.