Abscission: meaning, definitions and examples

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abscission

 

[ รฆbหˆsษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological process

Abscission is the natural process by which plants shed their leaves, fruits, or flowers. This phenomenon is vital for plant health as it allows for the removal of unnecessary or damaged parts. It typically occurs in response to environmental changes, such as drought or seasonal shifts. The abscission layer, which is a specialized layer of cells, develops at the base of the leaf or fruit stem, leading to detachment.

Synonyms

detachment, separation, shedding.

Examples of usage

  • The tree's abscission of its leaves occurs in autumn.
  • Abscission helps the plant conserve water during dry seasons.
  • The process of abscission can be triggered by hormonal changes in the plant.
  • Abscission is essential for the reproduction cycle of many flowering plants.

Translations

Translations of the word "abscission" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abscisรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคšเฅเค›เฅ‡เคฆเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abszission

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ abscission

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฑัั†ะธะทั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ abscyzja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›ข่„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abscission

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abscisiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท abscisyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ˆ๋‹จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุตู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ abscize

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ abscisia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ‡้™ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ abscizija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ abscission

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฑัั†ะธะทะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ‘แƒกแƒชแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ abscisiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abscisiรณn

Etymology

The term 'abscission' originates from the Latin word 'abscissio', which means 'a cutting off'. This word is derived from 'abscindere', combining 'ab' (meaning 'off') and 'caedere' (meaning 'to cut'). The concept was first used in botanical contexts to describe the natural process plants undergo in shedding foliage and reproductive structures. It has been employed in scientific literature since the late 19th century, gaining more recognition as plant biology evolved. Understanding abscission is crucial for horticulturists and ecologists who study plant life cycles, adaptations, and responses to environmental stressors.