Cladoptosis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cladoptosis is a noun meaning (botany) The regular shedding of branches by a plant, for clonal reproduction or growth management, or in response to stress.
Meaning
(botany) The regular shedding of branches by a plant, for clonal reproduction or growth management, or in response to stress.
Word Forms
- cladoptoses
Synonyms for cladoptosis
Depending on context, synonyms include self-pruning.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include self-pruning, abscission, phylloclade, hyponasty, phyloclade, clistocarp.
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