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plant hormone
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plant hormone
n.
Any of various hormones produced by plants that control or regulate germination, growth, metabolism, or other physiological activities. Also called phytohormone.
plant hormone
Any of various hormones produced by plants that control or regulate germination, growth, metabolism, or other physiological activities. Auxins, cytokinins, gibberellins, and abscisic acid are examples of plant hormones. Also called phytohormone.
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Noun1.plant hormone - (botany) a plant product that acts like a hormone
growth regulator, phytohormone
phytology, botany - the branch of biology that studies plants
auxin - a plant hormone that promotes root formation and bud growth
gibberellin - a plant hormone isolated from a fungus; used in promoting plant growth
cytokinin, kinin - any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and delay the senescence of leaves
plant product - a product made from plant material
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In: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PLANT GROWTH SUBSTANCES, 14.
Influence of vegetal retardant and densities of sowing on the growth, ... by Linzmeyer, Rodolfo, Jr.; Guimaraes, Vandeir Francisco; dos Santos, Diego; Bencke, Michel Henrique / Acta Scientiarum Agronomy (UEM)
Jones was named Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Australian National University in Canberra, honored with the Distinguished Research Award by the International Plant Growth Substances Association and awarded the titles Docteur Honoris Causa and Professeur Exceptionelle by the Universite Paul Sabatier in Toulouse.
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