stem elongation
[stem ɪˌlɔŋˈɡeɪʃən]
nounpl: stem elongations
alongamento do caule
1. The process of increase in length or extension of a plant's stem or shoot, typically due to cell elongation and growth
Stem elongation is promoted by the hormone auxin in plants exposed to low light conditions.
O alongamento do caule é promovido pelo hormônio auxina em plantas expostas a condições de baixa luminosidade.
2. In botany, the developmental growth phase where internodal cells expand, increasing the distance between nodes
During stem elongation, the plant invests resources in reaching toward light sources.
Durante o alongamento do caule, a planta investe recursos em alcançar fontes de luz.
3. The physiological response of plants to environmental stimuli such as shade or gravitropism
Shade-induced stem elongation helps plants compete for light in dense vegetation.
O alongamento do caule induzido pela sombra ajuda as plantas a competir por luz em vegetação densa.
Stem elongation is a critical concept in both Brazilian and American agricultural science, particularly relevant in tropical agriculture where shade competition is intense. In Brazil, understanding stem elongation is essential for crop management in intercropping and agroforestry systems. The term is predominantly used in academic, agricultural, and botanical contexts rather than in everyday language.
Related Idioms & Phrases
reaching for the light - metaphorical expression for stem elongation behavior
shoot for the sky - colloquial expression for upward growth tendency
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