Auxins are plant hormones with morphogen-like characteristics. Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) is the most abundant native auxin. Auxins are compounds with aromatic ring and carboxylic acid group. Auxins are present in all plant parts at different concentrations
Stomata are microscopic pores on plant epidermis surrounded by guard cells. Guard cells control stomatal opening and closing in response to environmental conditions. Stomata facilitate gas exchange and water movement between plant and atmosphere. Transpiration supplies water and minerals to entire plant system
Germination is the process of an organism growing from a seed or spore. Seeds contain embryo and food reserves wrapped in a protective coat. Dormant seeds require specific stimuli to resume growth
Asexual reproduction produces genetically identical offspring without gametes. Occurs through budding, fragmentation, spore formation, regeneration and vegetative propagation. Vegetative reproduction involves structural modifications of stem, roots or leaves. Clonal colonies form through vegetative reproduction, with single ramet being identical. Pathogens can be transmitted from parent to offspring in vegetative reproduction
Inflorescence is a cluster of flowers arranged on a stem. Main axis above peduncle is called rachis. Pedicels are stalks of individual flowers. Inflorescences can be simple (single) or complex (panicle)
To dry up or shrivel from moisture loss. To lose force or vitality; become diminished. To cause to shrivel or fade. To render speechless or incapable of action