basipetally

[bey-suh-pet-l-ee]

basipetally Definition

in a direction from the apex to the base of a plant or plant part.

Using basipetally: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "basipetally" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The movement of nutrients in the root is basipetally.

  • Example

    The flowers open basipetally.

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Summary: basipetally in Brief

'Basipetally' [bey-suh-pet-l-ee] is an adverb that describes the direction of movement from the apex to the base of a plant or plant part. It is commonly used in scientific contexts, such as 'The movement of nutrients in the root is basipetally.' and 'The flowers open basipetally.'