ALL meanings of orthotropous
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O o - noun orthotropous (of a plant ovule) having the nucleus straight, i.e., not inverted, so that the micropyle is at the end opposite the base. 1
- adjective orthotropous Botany. (of an ovule) straight and symmetrical, with the chalaza at the evident base and the micropyle at the opposite extremity. 1
- adjective orthotropous (of a plant ovule) growing straight during development so that the micropyle is at the apex 0
- adjective orthotropous growing straight 0