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Record 1 2003-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
  • Genetics
DEF

One of a group of plant hormones, such as indoleacetic acid, that promotes cell enlargement, chromosomal DNA synthesis, and growth along the longitudinal axis of a plant.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
  • Génétique
DEF

Hormone végétale formée par les méristèmes terminaux des axes végétatifs et qui a comme fonction de provoquer l'allongement des jeunes cellules.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Botánica
  • Genética
DEF

Familia de hormonas vegetales. Entre sus efectos destaca el crecimiento de las raíces.

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