Definition of Hyponasty. Meaning of Hyponasty. Synonyms of Hyponasty

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Definition of Hyponasty

Hyponasty
Hyponasty Hy`po*nas"ty, n. (Bot.) Downward convexity, or convexity of the inferior surface.

Meaning of Hyponasty from wikipedia

- from growth at the top, for example, the bending down of a heavy flower. Hyponasty: upward bending of leaves from growth in the petiole (leaf stalk) Photonasty:...
- growth on the underside of the petiole than the top, a process called hyponasty. Flattening of leaves in plants with normally curled leaves also increases...