ScienceJuly 27, 2026

auxin

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Definition

A class of plant hormones that play a crucial role in regulating plant growth, including the direction of root and shoot development.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'auxein', which means 'to grow' or 'to increase'.

In the news

The article mentions an 'auxin response factor' being investigated in pomegranate stocks to understand how these hormones control the angle of root growth. This is important for developing cultivars with better structural resilience.

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