rhizogenic

[rahy-zoh-jen-ik]

adjective Botany.

producing roots, as certain cells.

Also rhi·zog·e·nous

[rahy-zoj-uh-nuh s] /raɪˈzɒdʒ ə nəs/.

Origin of rhizogenic

First recorded in 1880–85; rhizo- + -genic

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British Dictionary definitions for rhizogenic

rhizogenic

rhizogenetic (ˌraɪzəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk) or rhizogenous (raɪˈzɒdʒənəs)

adjective

(of cells and tissues) giving rise to roots

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