photomorphogenesis

noun pho·to·mor·pho·gen·e·sis \ˌfō-tə-ˌmȯr-fə-ˈje-nə-səs\

Definition of PHOTOMORPHOGENESIS

: plant morphogenesis controlled by radiant energy (as light)

— pho·to·mor·pho·gen·ic \-ˈje-nik\ adjective

New Latin

First Known Use: 1959

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