or·thot·ro·pous (ôr-th t r -ps)adj. Botany Growing straight, so that the micropyle is at the end opposite the stalk. Used of an ovule. |
orthotropous [ɔːˈθɒtrəpəs]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) (of a plant ovule) growing straight during development so that the micropyle is at the apex Compare anatropous
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| Adj. | 1. | orthotropous - (of a plant ovule) completely straight with the micropyle at the apex campylotropous - (of a plant ovule) curved with the micropyle near the base almost touching its stalk |
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