Melanocytes Cells synthesizing the pigment melanin. These cells are located in deep layers of epidermis and contain branching processes that contact all keratinocytes in basal epidermal layer. The melanin formed in melanosomes are transported to branching processes, shed, and engulfed by keratinocytes.
The collard is a cool season crop that should be grown during early spring or fall. The mature plant will withstand frosts and light to medium freezes. It is one of the most popular garden vegetables in the south and is rapidly becoming a delicacy in northern states as well. Collards provide a good source of vitamins and minerals.
What is a 'Collar'. A collar is a protective options strategy that is implemented after a long position in a stock has experienced substantial gains. An investor can create a collar position by purchasing an out-of-the-money put option while he simultaneously writes an out-of-the-money call option. A collar is also known as hedge wrapper.