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What are phytohormones?
What are phytohormones?
Phytohormones are signal molecules produced within plants that control all aspects of plant growth and development.
Who coined the term 'phytohormone' and in what year?
Who coined the term 'phytohormone' and in what year?
Went and Thimann coined the term 'phytohormone' and used it in the title of their 1937 book.
In which organisms do phytohormones occur?
In which organisms do phytohormones occur?
Phytohormones occur across the plant kingdom, in algae, and even in microorganisms like unicellular fungi and bacteria.
What is the significance of plant hormones compared to animal hormones?
What is the significance of plant hormones compared to animal hormones?
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What is the etymological origin of the word 'hormone'?
What is the etymological origin of the word 'hormone'?
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