Basipetal Definition
bā-sĭpĭ-tl, -zĭp-
adjective
Of or relating to the development or maturation of tissues or organs or the movement of substances, such as hormones, from the apex downward toward the base.
American Heritage
Developing or moving from the apex toward the base of the stem: used to describe the development of tissues or movement of hormones in plants.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Basipetal
basi- + -petal
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