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The aging process in mature individuals; or, the period near the end of an organism's life cycle; in deciduous plants, the process that occurs before the shedding of leaves.
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| senescence |
The stage of growth in a plant or plant part from maturity to death, characterized by an accumulation of metabolic products, an increased respiratory rate, and a loss in dry weight.
Ãâó: ucipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/glossary.html
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| senescence |
The cessation of growth and subsequent aging of tissues, to prevent damage during winter.
Ãâó: blue.utb.edu/biology/Oliva/terms_and_definitions_f...
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| senescence |
(See "In vitro senescence")
Ãâó: www.sivb.org/edu_terminology.asp
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The condition of being old, state of old age characteristic of the later years of the lifespan. Senescence is universal, intrinsic, progressive, and deleterious.
Ãâó: www.people.vcu.edu/~swharkin/swhpages/glossary.htm
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