rhizogenic

American

[rahy-zoh-jen-ik] / ˌraɪ zoʊˈdʒɛn ɪk /

Also rhizogenous

adjective

Botany.

producing roots, as certain cells.

rhizogenic British

/ ˌraɪzəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk, ˌraɪzəʊˈdʒɛnɪk, raɪˈzɒdʒənəs /

adjective

(of cells and tissues) giving rise to roots

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Etymology

Origin of rhizogenic

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

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