internode extension
[/ˌɪntərˈnoʊd ɪkˈstɛnʃən/]
nounpl: internode extensions
extensão do entrenó
1. The elongation or growth of the segment of a plant stem between two consecutive nodes (leaf attachment points)
Internode extension is crucial for plant height development and spacing of leaves along the stem.
A extensão do entrenó é crucial para o desenvolvimento da altura da planta e espaçamento das folhas ao longo do caule.
2. In botany and plant physiology, the process by which cells between nodes divide and elongate, resulting in stem lengthening
Gibberellin hormones promote internode extension in many plant species.
Os hormônios giberelina promovem a extensão do entrenó em muitas espécies de plantas.
This is a specialized botanical and agricultural term with no colloquial usage. It is primarily used in academic, research, and horticultural contexts in both Brazil and the USA. The term is particularly important in crop science, plant breeding, and ornamental horticulture where controlling stem length is economically significant.
Related Idioms & Phrases
promote internode extension
inhibit internode extension
measure internode extension
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