Joe O'Hallaron

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Under the influence of gravity, auxin collects in the lower side of the stem, where it stimulates the cells to grow more rapidly than those across the top. The mechanism of hormone migration to the underside of the stem is a mystery, however, because the weight of auxin molecules is less than the smallest objects that can usually move under the influence of gravity.
Botany for Gardeners (Science for Gardeners)
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