"plastochron" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: plastochrons [plural]
Etymology: See plasto- and chrono-. Head templates: {{en-noun}} plastochron (plural plastochrons)
  1. (botany) The time between successive leaf initiation events. Categories (topical): Botany

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