CAMPBELL BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS... >CUSTOM<
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Chapter 33, Problem 11TYK
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Introduction: Plant hormones are chemical messengers that are produced in trace amounts but profoundly affect the growth and development of a plant. Plant hormones perform various functions such as promoting growth, breaking dormancy, mediating fruit ripening, and providing tolerance to stress.
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