abscission zone

English

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /æbˈsɪ.ʃn̩ ˈzoʊn/, /æbˈsɪ.ʒn̩ ˈzoʊn/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /æbˈsɪ.ʃn̩ ˈzəʊn/, /æbˈsɪ.ʒn̩ ˈzəʊn/

Noun

abscission zone (plural abscission zones)

1. (botany) The area in a plant's leaf, stem, or fruit stalk, where the abscission layer if formed along with weakened sclerenchyma, absent collenchyma, and dense cytoplasm.

Translations

area in a leaf, stem or fruit stalk where the abscission layer if formed

• Greek: ζώνη αποκοπής f (zóni apokopís)
• Portuguese: zona de abscisão f