bud mutation

American  

noun

1. a variation produced by a genetic alteration in the bud such that the seeds produced by the resulting growth perpetuate the change in succeeding generations.

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Example Sentences

“Bud Sport” - the term is agricultural and means bud mutation or bud variation, for example, a red flowered branch on a white flowering plant - combines poultry netting, coveralls, leather horse bridles, electric wire, pantyhose, plastic toys, doll clothes and a stuffed toy.

From Washington Times