internode lengthening
[/ˌɪntərˈnoʊd ˈleŋθənɪŋ/]
nounpl: internode lengthenings
alongamento do internó
1. The biological process of increase in length of the internode, which is the stem segment between two successive nodes (points of leaf attachment) in plants
Internode lengthening is promoted by auxins and can be triggered by shade avoidance responses in plants.
O alongamento do internó é promovido por auxinas e pode ser desencadeado por respostas de esquiva da sombra em plantas.
2. A physiological response in plants where the distance between leaf nodes increases, often in response to environmental stimuli such as low light conditions
Under continuous shade, the seedling undergoes rapid internode lengthening to reach better light conditions.
Sob sombra contínua, a muda sofre alongamento rápido do internó para alcançar condições de luz melhores.
This is a specialized botanical and agricultural term used primarily in academic, research, and horticultural contexts in both Brazil and English-speaking countries. It is not common in everyday conversation but is essential terminology for botanists, agronomists, and plant scientists studying plant growth and development.
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