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Can plants get cancer?
I can't think of any reason why plants wouldn't be able to get cancer, but I've never heard of a plant growing a tumor. I've also never seen a plant with a noticeable abnormal growth. Can plants get ...
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What chemical or biochemical agents do plants use to inhibit each other's growth?
As I just learned, allelopathy is the action by which plants regulate the growth of other nearby plants.
I have hear of ethylene is a general signal for growth and fruit ripening in particular, but ...
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Do plant-plant interactions inhibit growth?
Plants produce lots of compounds that inhibit (kill or irritate) microorganisms and insects. They have defenses against plant viruses and infections.
What kinds of compounds or hormones to plants ...
