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phytohormone

/ˌfaɪ.təʊˈhɔː.məʊn/

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noun

/ˌfaɪ.təʊˈhɔː.məʊn/C1formalscientific
  • ruРастительное вещество, действующее как гормон, регулирующее рост, развитие и другие физиологические процессы у растений.

A plant product that acts like a hormone, regulating growth, development, and other physiological processes in plants.

  1. Plant growth regulatorC1formalscientific

    A naturally occurring organic compound produced by plants that influences growth, development, and responses to stimuli.

    ruРегулятор роста растений

    • Auxins are a well-known type of phytohormone that control cell elongation.
    • Gibberellins, a class of phytohormone, promote stem growth and seed germination.
    • The plant's response to stress is mediated by the phytohormone abscisic acid.

    Synonymsplant hormone

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