Definition of Phyllody. Meaning of Phyllody. Synonyms of Phyllody

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Definition of Phyllody

Phyllody
Phyllody Phyl"lo*dy, n. [See Phyllodium.] (Bot.) A retrograde metamorphosis of the floral organs to the condition of leaves.

Meaning of Phyllody from wikipedia

- Phyllody is the abnormal development of floral parts into leafy structures. It is generally caused by phytoplasma or virus infections, though it may also...
- characteristic symptom is abnormal floral organ development, including phyllody (the production of leaf-like structures in place of flowers), virescence...
- brooms. Moniliophthora perniciosa, cause of witch's broom disease in cacao Phyllody, a related plant growth abnormality affecting flowers Purdy, L.H.; Schmidt...
- Phyllody on a purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), a plant development abnormality where leaf-like structures replace flower organs. It can be caused...
- morphological perspective) more than fifty years earlier. Goethean science Phyllody Teratology Metamorphosis of Plants (poem) in English Versuch die Metamorphose...
- chinensis 'Viridiflora', in which the petals are replaced with leaves (phyllody) Botanical illustration Rose 'Bengal Red' Garden roses "The Plant List:...
- crops such as wheat and barley. Symptoms are variable and can include phyllody, virescence, chlorosis, stunting, and sterility of flowers. The aster leafhopper...
- Fasciation on a zinnia that resembles a smiley face Adventitiousness Phyllody Witch's broom White, Orland E. (1948). "Fasciation". The Botanical Review...
- Salix species. The broken-backed bugs are vectors of a phytoplasma-caused phyllody in species of Parthenium. Nishida, Gordon M., ed. (2002) Hawaiian Terrestrial...
- and other susceptible crops. Mycoplasmal diseases Safflower phyllody Safflower phyllody mycoplasma Abnormal axillary budding. Keep safflower fields free...