basipetally

ba·sip·e·tal

 (bā-sĭp′ĭ-tl, -zĭp′-)

adj. Botany

Of or relating to the development or maturation of tissues or organs or the movement of substances, such as hormones, from the apex downward toward the base.

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ba·sip′e·tal·ly adv.

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basipetally

(beɪˈsɪpɪtəlɪ)

adv

in the manner of a basipetal

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