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Plant Hormone

A plant hormone is a naturally occurring chemical substance produced by plants that controls various physiological processes.

Senses

Noun Sense:

A substance produced by plants that regulates growth, development, and responses to the environment.

Example sentence: The plant hormone auxin promotes cell elongation in young plant stems.

Usages

Popular Usage:

In popular usage, plant hormones are often referred to as growth regulators.

Example sentence: Many gardeners use plant hormones to stimulate root growth when propagating plants.

Local Usage:

In local usage, plant hormones are extensively researched and utilized in agriculture to improve crop yield and quality.

Example sentence: Farmers in our region rely on the application of plant hormones to enhance fruit set in apple orchards.

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