photomorphogenesis
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pho·to·mor·pho·gen·e·sis

noun \ˌfō-tə-ˌmr-fə-ˈje-nə-səs\

Definition of PHOTOMORPHOGENESIS

: plant morphogenesis controlled by radiant energy (as light)
pho·to·mor·pho·gen·ic \-ˈje-nik\ adjective

Origin of PHOTOMORPHOGENESIS

New Latin
First Known Use: 1959

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