abscission zone en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /æbˈsɪ.ʒn̩ ˈzoʊn/ (US)
- /æbˈsɪ.ʒn̩ ˈzəʊn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /æbˈsɪ.ʃn̩ ˈzoʊn/ (US)
- /æbˈsɪ.ʃn̩ ˈzəʊn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Meanings
- The area in a plant's leaf, stem, or fruit stalk, where the abscission layer if formed along with weakened sclerenchyma, absent collenchyma, and dense cytoplasm.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| abscission zones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
pt zona de abscisão (area in a leaf, stem or fruit stalk where the abscission layer if formed) · el ζώνη αποκοπής (area in a leaf, stem or fruit stalk where the abscission layer if formed)