downgrowth

Example:The upgrowth of the plant is what enables it to reach the sunlight in a crowded environment.

Definition:A term to describe the process of growth directed upwards or the upward development of plant parts, such as stems and leaves.

Example:The upward growth of the branches is what allows for more leaves to receive sunlight.

Definition:An upward synonym to the term, referring to moving or extending towards the sky or upwards.