abscission

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Flower and early fruitlet abscission are not caused by carbohydrate shortage.

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  1. noun The act of cutting off.
  2. noun Botany The shedding of leaves, flowers, or fruits following the formation of the abscission zone.

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/æbˈsɪzhən/
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