internode growth
[ˌɪntərˈnoʊd groʊθ]
nounpl: internode growths
crescimento do internódio
1. The elongation and development of the internode, which is the segment of a plant stem between two successive nodes (leaf attachment points)
Internode growth is crucial for plant height development and overall stem elongation.
O crescimento do internódio é crucial para o desenvolvimento da altura da planta e alongamento geral do caule.
2. In botany, the process by which plant cells between nodes divide and elongate, contributing to vertical growth
Gibberellin hormones promote internode growth in many plant species.
Os hormônios giberelina promovem o crescimento do internódio em muitas espécies de plantas.
3. The physiological mechanism controlling the distance between leaf nodes on a plant stem
Excessive internode growth can result in weak, leggy plants with sparse foliage.
O crescimento excessivo do internódio pode resultar em plantas fracas e espigadas com folhagem esparsa.
This term is primarily used in academic, agricultural, and horticultural contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is essential terminology in plant biology education and in the development of crops and ornamental plants. In Brazil, the term is particularly important in agricultural research and in the study of sugarcane and other economically important crops where internode length directly affects yield and product quality.
Related Idioms & Phrases
promote internode growth - estimular o crescimento do internódio
inhibit internode elongation - inibir o alongamento do internódio
control internode length - controlar o comprimento do internódio
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