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xerobranching

xerobranching noun: the repression of lateral root formation while roots are not in contact with water or wet soil.

Noun

xerobranching (uncountable)

  1. The repression of lateral root formation while roots are not in contact with water or wet soil.

Origin of xerobranching

xero- + branching

Questions about xerobranching

What does xerobranching mean?
Xerobranching means the repression of lateral root formation while roots are not in contact with water or wet soil.
What part of speech is xerobranching?
Xerobranching is a noun.

Words near xerobranching in the dictionary

  1. xeriscaping
  2. xeriscapings
  3. xeriscence
  4. xeriscent
  5. xero-
  6. xerobranching
  7. xerochasic
  8. xerochastic
  9. xerochasy
  10. xerochilia
  11. xerochrept

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