verb to cut off or remove a part, such as a leaf or fruit, from a plant
In botany, 'abscise' refers to the shedding of leaves, flowers, or fruits from a plant.
In biology, 'abscise' can refer to the detachment of a structure from an organism.
In horticulture, 'abscise' is used to describe the natural process of a plant shedding a part of itself.
In plant physiology, 'abscise' is the act of a plant separating a part of itself, usually as a response to environmental factors.
In botanical writing, the term 'abscise' may be used to describe the shedding of leaves or fruits from a plant.
Psychologists may use the term 'abscise' metaphorically to describe the process of letting go or separating from negative emotions or thoughts.
Botanists frequently use the term 'abscise' when studying plant physiology and the natural shedding of plant parts.
Biologists studying plant development and growth may use the term 'abscise' to refer to the process of detachment of plant organs.