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| Adjective | 1. Exhibiting a downward convexity caused by unequal growth. Cf. Epinastic.[Websters]. | |
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Date "Hyponastic" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references) |
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Etymology:Hyponastic \Hy`po*nas"tic\, adjective. [Prefix hypo- Greek expression pressed close.]. (references) |
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| Hyponastic response | The hyponastic response is an upward bending of leaves or other plant parts, resulting from growth of the lower side. This can be observed in many terrestrial plants and is thought to be linked to the plant hormone ethylene. (references) | ||
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