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Acrogenic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition:

- Relating to or causing the growth of plants from the apex, as in the case of the acrogenous cryptogams.
- Capable of promoting the growth of plant organs from the apex.

Sample Sentence:

The acrogenic nature of ferns allows them to continuously grow and regenerate from their apical meristems.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition:

- A substance or treatment that promotes plant growth from the apex.

Sample Sentence:

The gardener applied acrogenic hormones to stimulate the development of new leaves on the plant.

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