Is Acrospire a Word?

noun Botany. the first sprout appearing in the germination of grain; the developed plumule of the seed.

What does Acrospire mean?

: the spiral plumule in a germinating grain.

What does Acroscopic mean?

botany. : facing or on the side toward the apex a plant with acroscopic branches — compare basiscopic.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.