stem lengthening
[/stem ˈleŋθənɪŋ/]
nounpl: stem lengthenings
alongamento do caule
1. The process of increasing the length or height of a plant stem through cell elongation and growth
Stem lengthening occurs when plants are exposed to low light conditions as they compete for sunlight.
O alongamento do caule ocorre quando as plantas são expostas a condições de pouca luz, pois competem pela luz solar.
2. In botany, the developmental process involving the extension of internodes and overall vertical growth of the plant shoot
Gibberellin hormones promote stem lengthening in seedlings.
Os hormônios giberelina promovem o alongamento do caule em mudas.
3. The morphological response of plants to shade or stress conditions, resulting in taller but often weaker stems
Excessive stem lengthening can make plants more susceptible to lodging.
O alongamento excessivo do caule pode tornar as plantas mais suscetíveis ao acamamento.
This is a specialized botanical and agricultural term widely used in Brazil's extensive farming sector, particularly in research institutions (EMBRAPA) and agricultural universities. Understanding stem lengthening is crucial in crop management and plant breeding programs across Brazil's diverse agricultural regions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
plants reaching for the light - describing stem lengthening behavior
etiolated growth - describing abnormal stem lengthening in darkness
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