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Controlling where gibberellin acts reveals how the plant hormone coordinates root growth
Source: Phys.org · Published
Plant hormones influence growth and development by acting on specific cells and tissues. However, determining precisely where and when a hormone needs to act has been challenging because conventional hormone treatment generally activates signaling throughout the plant.
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