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Indoleacetic Acid (Noun)

Meaning

A plant hormone promoting elongation of stems and roots.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The growth and development of plants is regulated by several plant hormones including indoleacetic acid which plays a key role in the elongation of stems and roots.
  • The role of indoleacetic acid as a plant hormone has been well documented, and its influence on stem elongation and root growth has been studied extensively.
  • Scientists have identified indoleacetic acid as the primary plant hormone responsible for the regulation of cell growth in plant tissues.
  • Plant growth regulators like indoleacetic acid can significantly influence plant growth and development, and can have major effects on stem elongation and root formation.
  • Exogenous application of indoleacetic acid to plants can result in an increase in the length of the stem, indicating that the plant hormone is actively involved in stem elongation.

Synonyms

  • IAA
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