abscission
Example Sentences
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Not abscisic acid, the one that “abscission zone” would seem to imply.
From Seattle Times
When days shorten, the leaves begin to accumulate more of this chemical during the night, stimulating the formation of an abscission layer.
From Washington Times
The abscission process leaves behind the primary cilium and any signaling systems localized to the cilium.
From Science Magazine
Additional insights important to TAG biosynthesis, fruit ripening and abscission are provided in .
From Nature
Students worked with collaborative teams to develop innovative methods for quantifying leaf color change and abscission in campus trees.
From Science Magazine
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