photomorphogenesis
noun
pho·to·mor·pho·gen·e·sis
ˌfō-tō-ˌmȯr-fə-ˈje-nə-səs 
: plant morphogenesis controlled by radiant energy (such as light)
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Her research was in photomorphogenesis, which is the influence of light on plant growth.
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Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2022
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Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2022
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“Photomorphogenesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photomorphogenesis. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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