It has long been known that auxin stimulates the growth of plants. Now it has been discovered that some other substances do the same thing, opening up new horizons in plant physiology and ...

In a stem, the cells on the shaded side contain more auxin and grow longer than the cells on the light side. This causes the stem to grow towards the light. It is vital to note that the plant does ...

Jim Willwerth, in this horticulture discussion, delves into hormonal therapy for grapevines, including plant growth ...

This is just like phototropism, in that auxin in the root inhibits growth and auxin in the stem promotes growth.

The hormone auxin is responsible for this growth response ... The duration, intensity, and quality of light also influence plant growth. Sun-loving plants generally require direct sunlight ...

When activated, this switch can influence where in a cell the transporter PIN1, and subsequently the growth hormone auxin, ...

Plant hormones, also known as phytohormones ... The study reveals that PLETHORA 5, a transcription factor activated by auxin signalling in the vascular cambium, regulates cell expansion and ...

Spring has officially arrived on the calendar. Recent weather has fluctuated between some very springlike days back to more ...