noun
- the process by which plant cell walls become woody through the deposition of lignin
Usage: botanical; technical
Examples
- Lignification occurs as trees mature and their stems become harder.
- The process of lignification strengthens plant cell walls.
- Scientists study lignification to understand how wood forms.
- Lignification is essential for the structural support of tall plants.
- The degree of lignification varies among different plant species.
- Environmental factors can influence the rate of lignification in trees.