Retranslocation
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 repeated or reverse translocation countable, uncountable
"Also, the nitrogen demand of alders is higher than that of the other tree species studied; moreover, leaf litter of this species is extremely rich in nitrogen due to low nitrogen retranslocation from senescing leaves, and it mineralizes very fast, leading to high nitrogen storage in the upper soil layers [66 –68 ]."
Example
More examples"Also, the nitrogen demand of alders is higher than that of the other tree species studied; moreover, leaf litter of this species is extremely rich in nitrogen due to low nitrogen retranslocation from senescing leaves, and it mineralizes very fast, leading to high nitrogen storage in the upper soil layers [66 –68 ]."
Etymology
From re- + translocation.
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