plagiotropic (Meaning)

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plagiotropic (a.)

Having the longer axis inclined away from the vertical line.

Synonyms & Antonyms of plagiotropic

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plagiotropic Sentence Examples

  1. The plagiotropic stems of the plant spread laterally along the ground.
  2. The plagiotropic shoots of the tree grow horizontally rather than vertically.
  3. Adventitious roots emerging from plagiotropic stems provide stability and nutrient uptake.
  4. In herbaceous plants, plagiotropic stems often help form a ground cover.
  5. The plagiotropic growth habit allows plants to effectively colonize new areas.
  6. The plagiotropic branching pattern of the algae resulted in a spreading colony.
  7. Some species of fungi exhibit plagiotropic growth, with hyphae spreading across substrates.
  8. The plagiotropic rhizomes of ferns form underground connections between individuals.
  9. In some mosses, plagiotropic stems produce erect leafy structures known as upright branches.
  10. The plagiotropic nature of the stolons enables plants to propagate vegetatively.

FAQs About the word plagiotropic

Having the longer axis inclined away from the vertical line.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The plagiotropic stems of the plant spread laterally along the ground.

The plagiotropic shoots of the tree grow horizontally rather than vertically.

Adventitious roots emerging from plagiotropic stems provide stability and nutrient uptake.

In herbaceous plants, plagiotropic stems often help form a ground cover.