ectrogeny

/ɛktroʊˈdʒɛni/

Definitions

1. noun

The process by which a plant produces buds and new growth, especially in response to changing day lengths.

“The farmer studied the process of ectrogeny in trees to determine the best time for harvesting.”

Synonyms

  • photoperiodism
  • vernalization

Antonyms

  • heterogenesis