rhizology

English

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek ῥίζα (rhíza, “rhizo-, root”) +‎ -λογία (-logía, “-logy, branch of study, to speak”).

Noun

rhizology (uncountable)

1. (botany) The study of plant roots.
   • 2011, Stefano Mancuso, Measuring Roots: An Updated Approach‎^[1]:

     Deficiency of monographs on rhizology, with comparative anatomical studies of roots, similar to those of other plant organs.

Derived terms

• rhizological