auxin

[US]/ˈɔːksɪn/
[UK]/ˈɑːkˌsɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A plant hormone that stimulates growth and development.; Plant growth hormone.

Phrases & Collocations

auxin transport

auxin signaling pathway

auxin biosynthesis

auxin-responsive gene

auxin gradient

auxin-mediated cell elongation

auxin action

auxin polar transport

auxin receptor

auxin response

Example Sentences

auxin plays a crucial role in plant growth.

scientists study auxin to understand plant responses to light.

auxin is involved in the regulation of cell elongation.

high levels of auxin can lead to fruit development.

auxin influences the direction of plant growth.

researchers are exploring the effects of auxin on root formation.

auxin is essential for phototropism in plants.

auxin can be used to promote flowering in certain plants.

understanding auxin pathways can improve agricultural practices.

auxin concentration affects leaf development in plants.

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