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auxin [Brit ˈɔːksɪn, Am ˈɔksən] N

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These axillary buds are usually dormant, inhibited by auxin produced by the apical meristem, which is known as apical dominance. en.wikipedia.org

Throughout the plant's life, auxin helps the plant maintain the polarity of growth, and actually recognize where it has its branches (or any organ) connected. en.wikipedia.org

Synthesis in the leaf of a plant hormone called auxin also ceases. en.wikipedia.org

They also help delay senescence of tissues, are responsible for mediating auxin transport throughout the plant, and affect internodal length and leaf growth. en.wikipedia.org

They are auxin transporters, so it is thought that they are responsible for the polarization of auxin. en.wikipedia.org

Once transferred to a medium with low or no auxin, these cells can then develop into mature embryos. en.wikipedia.org

The directional polar transport of auxin mediates plant environmental responses through processes such as phototropism and gravitropism. en.wikipedia.org

A number of plant mutants have been described that affect flowering and have deficiencies in either auxin synthesis or transport. en.wikipedia.org

Mechanistically it is provided by the reorientation of the auxin efflux carriers described above. en.wikipedia.org

It is a naturally occurring polar auxin transport inhibitor. en.wikipedia.org

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