Definition of Orthotropous in English :

Define Orthotropous in English

Orthotropous meaning in English

Meaning of Orthotropous in English

Pronunciation of Orthotropous in English

Orthotropous pronunciation in English

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Orthotropous

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Adjective

1. orthotropous

(of a plant ovule) completely straight with the micropyle at the apex

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Orthotropous

see synonyms of orthotropous
adjective
(of a plant ovule) growing straight during development so that the micropyle is at the apex
Compare anatropous

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Orthotropous

see synonyms of orthotropous
adjective
Botany
growing straight
said of an ovule with its hilum and micropyle in a straight line

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Orthotropous

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adj.
Botany
Growing straight, so that the micropyle is at the end opposite the stalk. Used of an ovule.

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