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Give meanings for the following combining forms.
-mast/o: __________
Jasmonic Acid
One of a group of lipid-derived plant hormones that affect several processes, such as pollen development, root growth, fruit ripening, and senescence; also involved in defense against insect pests and disease-causing organisms.
Prostaglandins
Lipid compounds that have diverse hormone-like effects in animals, including inflammation regulation and smooth muscle contraction.
PIF3
Phytochrome Interacting Factor 3, a protein that regulates plant responses to light.
Phytochrome Signal Transduction
A biochemical pathway in plants by which light signals are converted into cellular responses, mediated by phytochrome proteins.
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