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photomorphogenesis

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[foh-tuh-mawr-fuh-jen-uh-sis] / ˌfoʊ təˌmɔr fəˈdʒɛn ə sɪs /

noun

  1. plant development that is controlled by light.


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Etymology

Origin of photomorphogenesis

First recorded in 1955–60; photo- + morphogenesis


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Her research was in photomorphogenesis, which is the influence of light on plant growth.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2022

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