rhizogen (Meaning)
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rhizogen (n.)
One of a proposed class of flowering plants growning on the roots of other plants and destitute of green foliage.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rhizogen
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rhizogen Sentence Examples
- Rhizogens, root-like structures, facilitate nutrient absorption in plants.
- The distinctive rhizogens of ferns anchor them firmly in their habitats.
- Mosses possess rhizoids, which serve as rhizogens and aid in water retention.
- Liverworts exhibit rhizogens that extend from their thalli, providing support and anchorage.
- The rhizogens of gymnosperms are specialized structures responsible for nutrient uptake.
- Angiopteris, a fern, relies on its rhizogens to absorb nutrients from the forest floor.
- Rhizogens in the liverwort Marchantia play a crucial role in its colonization of new environments.
- The rhizogens of the moss Sphagnum form a dense mat that contributes to the boggy habitats they inhabit.
- The evolutionary presence of rhizogens in vascular plants indicates their importance for nutrient acquisition.
- Understanding the development and function of rhizogens is essential for improving plant growth and crop yields.
FAQs About the word rhizogen
One of a proposed class of flowering plants growning on the roots of other plants and destitute of green foliage.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Rhizogens, root-like structures, facilitate nutrient absorption in plants.
The distinctive rhizogens of ferns anchor them firmly in their habitats.
Mosses possess rhizoids, which serve as rhizogens and aid in water retention.
Liverworts exhibit rhizogens that extend from their thalli, providing support and anchorage.
