basipetal

(bā-sĭp'ĭ-tl, -zĭp'-)
adj. Botany
Of or relating to the development or maturation of tissues or organs or the movement of substances, such as hormones, from the apex downward toward the base.

basipetally ba·sip'e·tal·ly adv.

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(bā-sĭp'ĭ-tl, -zĭp'-)
adj.

Of or relating to the development or maturation of tissues or organs or the movement of substances, such as hormones, from the apex downward toward the base.

Descending toward the base; developing in the direction of the base.