MeSH definition : Physical changes in the growth patterns of a plant brought on by sustained absence
of light. These changes are characterized by lengthened internodes which produce long
weak stems, fewer leaves, and pale yellow color (chlorosis). The physiological basis
for etiolation is induction of the phytohormone, AUXIN.;
MeSH synonym : etiolations;
MeSH hyponym : deetiolation; Deetiolations; De-etiolation; De etiolation; De-etiolations;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etiolation;
Physical changes in the growth patterns of a plant brought on by sustained absence
of light. These changes are characterized by lengthened internodes which produce long
weak stems, fewer leaves, and pale yellow color (chlorosis). The physiological basis
for etiolation is induction of the phytohormone, AUXIN.
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