rhizogenic

[ rahy-zoh-jen-ik ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. producing roots, as certain cells.

rhizogenic

/ ˌraɪzəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk; ˌraɪzəʊˈdʒɛnɪk; raɪˈzɒdʒənəs /

adjective

1. (of cells and tissues) giving rise to roots

Word History and Origins

Origin of rhizogenic¹

First recorded in 1880–85; rhizo- + -genic