acropetal
acropetal
definition
adjective
These features might be partly associated with the acropetal development of the terminal inflorescence.
(of growth or development) upward from the base or point of attachment.
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In every case, the basipetal movement was greater than the 'acropetal' movement.
It is not clear whether this acropetal increase of flower meristem identity is related to the 'acropetal' loss of the SD suppression.
Xylem flow carries the transpiration stream and is normally entirely 'acropetal' .
Similarly, meristem activities in the same 'acropetal' sequence or on the whole-root-system architecture have not yet been compared.
On average, an inflorescence developed 166 • 21 53 • 31 flowers that opened in 'acropetal' order.
Sepal initiation began on the basal lateral flower and continued in an 'acropetal' direction until all floral meristems had completed sepal initiation.
The Alismataceae have 'acropetal' leaf development.
These features might be partly associated with the 'acropetal' development of the terminal inflorescence.
Bracts are initiated 'acropetally' on the racemose inflorescence, or below the terminal flower.
The abaxial surface of the wings bears hairs that are directed 'acropetally' to the awn/wing interface and then become oriented towards the tip of the wing.
One year after its extension period, each shoot develops axillary branches (including the relay shoot) whose vigour increases 'acropetally' .
On each plant, leaves were identified on day 0 according to their nodal position with respect to the youngest fully expanded leaf, L0, and numbered 'acropetally' , L1, L2, etc.
The floral meristems are formed 'acropetally' and are initiated on the periphery of the inflorescence meristem, being protected by bracts.
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