A class of plant growth hormone isolated from cultures of gibberella fujikuroi, a fungus causing bakanae disease in rice. There are many different members of the family as well as mixtures of multiple members; all are diterpenoid acids based on the gibberellane skeleton. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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A group of plant growth-regulating substances with a variety of functions.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: jib′ĕr-el′inz Definitions: 1. A class of plant growth hormones (auxins) of which over 60 are known; these were first isolated in 1938 from cultures of Gibberella fujikuroi, the fungus causing Bakanese disease in rice. Also found in higher plants; diterpenoid acids available commercially. &nbs...
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Gibberellins are a group of organic compounds that stimulate plant growth. First isolated from the fungus Gibberella fujikuroi, over 30 gibberellins are now known. They stimulate the growth of leaves, stems, flowers, and fruit and break the dormancy of seeds and tubers.
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A group of hormones that stimulate cell division and elongation in plants. Gibberellic acid (GA), the first of this class to be discovered, causes bolting (extreme elongation) of stems. GA is also applied to certain plants to promote larger fruits.
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