Meaning Of The Word Hyponasty

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What's The Definition Of Hyponasty?

hyponasty in American English
the condition in which an organ, as a leaf, turns upward because of the more rapid growth of the bottom layers of cells
noun: increased growth along the lower surface of a plant or plant part, causing it to bend upward

hyponasty in British English
noun: increased growth of the lower surface of a plant part, resulting in an upward bending of the part

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