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单词 growing point
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Definition of growing point in English:

growing point

noun
Botany
  • The meristem region at the apex of a plant shoot at which continuous cell division and differentiation occur.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The growing point for corn is below the soil surface until the sixth leaf has emerged.
    • Rhizomes (bearded iris, Japanese iris) have thickened stems with a primary growth point at one end and additional growing points along the sides.
    • Each division must have at least one growing point, or fan of leaves, a few inches of healthy rhizome, and a number of well developed roots.
    • A normal, uninjured growing point is bright yellow-green and turgid; freeze injury causes it to become white or brown and water-soaked in appearance.
    • The distinguishing feature of Cystopteris protrusa is that the growing point of the rhizome protrudes 2-4 cm beyond the leaves.
 
 

Definition of growing point in US English:

growing point

noun
  • 1The point at which growth originates.

    1. 1.1Botany The meristem region at the apex of a plant shoot at which continuous cell division and differentiation occur.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The growing point for corn is below the soil surface until the sixth leaf has emerged.
      • Rhizomes (bearded iris, Japanese iris) have thickened stems with a primary growth point at one end and additional growing points along the sides.
      • The distinguishing feature of Cystopteris protrusa is that the growing point of the rhizome protrudes 2-4 cm beyond the leaves.
      • A normal, uninjured growing point is bright yellow-green and turgid; freeze injury causes it to become white or brown and water-soaked in appearance.
      • Each division must have at least one growing point, or fan of leaves, a few inches of healthy rhizome, and a number of well developed roots.
 
 
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