Plants know when to grow—and when to hold back, study finds

MechNews newsroom brief · 60d ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

Researchers have uncovered a surprising mechanism that allows plants to carefully coordinate the formation and growth of new leaf parts. The study shows that the hormone auxin regulates different phases in organ formation by oppositely affecting the activity of another hormone, g

Researchers have uncovered a surprising mechanism that allows plants to carefully coordinate the formation and growth of new leaf parts. The study shows that the hormone auxin regulates different phases in organ formation by oppositely affecting the activity of another hormone, g This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking mech. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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