photomorphogenesis

noun

pho·​to·​mor·​pho·​gen·​e·​sis ˌfō-tō-ˌmȯr-fə-ˈje-nə-səs How to pronounce photomorphogenesis (audio)
: plant morphogenesis controlled by radiant energy (such as light)
photomorphogenic adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Her research was in photomorphogenesis, which is the influence of light on plant growth. Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of photomorphogenesis was in 1957

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Cite this Entry

“Photomorphogenesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photomorphogenesis. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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