photomorphogenesis

[ foh-tuh-mawr-fuh-jen-uh-sis ]

noun
  1. plant development that is controlled by light.

Origin of photomorphogenesis

1
First recorded in 1955–60; photo- + morphogenesis

Other words from photomorphogenesis

  • pho·to·mor·pho·gen·ic, adjective

Words Nearby photomorphogenesis

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