bud sport

noun

1. a sport resulting from a bud mutation or bud variation.

bud sport

noun

1. horticulture a shoot, inflorescence, etc, that differs from another such structure on a plant and is caused by a somatic mutation; the differences can be retained by vegetative propagation

Word History and Origins

Origin of bud sport¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

“Bud Sport” - the term is agricultural and means bud mutation or bud variation, for example, a red flowered branch on a white flowering plant - combines poultry netting, coveralls, leather horse bridles, electric wire, pantyhose, plastic toys, doll clothes and a stuffed toy.

From Washington Times

“Nadir,” ”Bud Sport” and “Vestige” reside until mid-May at the Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Museum of Art in Lafayette.

From Washington Times