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abscission

/æb'sɪʒən/

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noun
the act of cutting something off
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cutting off

type of:
remotion removal
noun
shedding of flowers and leaves and fruit following formation of scar tissue in a plant
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type of:
shedding sloughing

Explanation of abscission

Abscission refers to the natural shedding or separation of leaves, flowers, fruits, or other plant parts from a plant's body. It is a controlled process in plants that involves the detachment of specific structures to facilitate growth, reproduction, or adaptation to environmental changes. Abscission is influenced by various factors, including hormonal changes and environmental cues.