Cultigen
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkʌl.tɪ.d͡ʒɛn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cultigen is a noun meaning (botany, horticulture) A plant that has been deliberately altered or selected by humans, that is it has resulted from artificial rather than natural selection.
Meaning
(botany, horticulture) A plant that has been deliberately altered or selected by humans, that is it has resulted from artificial rather than natural selection.
Word Forms
- cultigens
Antonyms for cultigen
Common opposites include indigen.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cultispecies, transgenic, xenophyte, cacogenics, cisgene, subcultivation.
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