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basipetal
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basipetal /ba·sip·e·tal/ (bah-sip´ĕ-t'l) descending toward the base; developing in the direction of the base, as a spore.
ba·sip·e·tal (b-sp-tl, -zp-)
adj.
Of or relating to the development or maturation of tissues or organs or the movement of substances, such as hormones, from the apex downward toward the base.

basipetal [bah-sip´ĕ-t'l]
descending toward the base; developing in the direction of the base.

basipetal
descending toward the base; developing in the direction of the base.


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For example, young ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) needles first exhibit a lightening in color which turns light brown to reddish-brown at the tip and progresses basipetally along the needle.
 
 
 
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