| growth line |
concentric line marking a stationary or slow period of shell growth.
Ãâó: gmbis.marinebiodiversity.ca/BayOfFundy/glossE-H.ht...
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| growth factor |
a factor responsible for regulating cell proliferation, development, migration, differentiation and/or activity.
Ãâó: www.aegis.com/ni/topics/glossary/g.asp
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| growth |
1). The change in the size of a plant, resulting in increased volume, increased dry weight, and protein content. 2). The increased population or colony of a culture of microorganisms.
Ãâó: www.knowledgebank.irri.org/glossary/Glossary/G.htm
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| growth curve |
A graph which plots the plant's weight, height, and leaf area against time and age.
Ãâó: www.knowledgebank.irri.org/glossary/Glossary/G.htm
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| growth hormone |
(GH) A hormone produced in the pituitary gland that promotes growth and development of all tissues by increasing protein synthesis and cell division rates. 667
Ãâó: www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/life/glossaryg.mhtml
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