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apical

[ey-pi-kuhl, ap-i-] / ˈeɪ pɪ kəl, ˈæp ɪ- /








ADJECTIVE
tiptop
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ADJECTIVE
uppermost
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Apical dominance—the inhibition of lateral bud formation—is triggered by auxins produced in the apical meristem.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Apical meristems contain meristematic tissue located at the tips of stems and roots, which enable a plant to extend in length.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Apical dominance means the closer a bud is to the stem’s tip, the more it is inhibited; the closer it is to the stem, the stronger it is.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2018

Apical meristems are found at the apex, or tip, of roots and buds, allowing roots and stems to grow in length and leaves and flowers to differentiate.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Apical sector: one of the longitudinal veins in the apical part of wing of Neuroptera.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.




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