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growth regulator

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Noun1.growth regulator - (botany) a plant product that acts like a hormone
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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Without a growth regulator, enzymes called kinases become overactive and cause the kidney cells to proliferate abnormally and to secrete fluids when they should be absorbing them, says study coauthor Oxana Ibraghimov-Beskrovnaya, a cell biologist at Genzyme Corp.
Excessive vegetative growth/increased plant growth regulator use Increased susceptibility to aphid infestations Increased exposure to boll rot Delayed crop maturity Defoliation difficulties Potential for long-term decrease in soil organic matter Increased need for lime because of soil acidification
Solitude is an insect growth regulator that controls flies by stopping them where they star--in horse manure," explains Yemma.
 
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