A Reduction in the Elongation of Stems Subject to Mechanical

question 13

Multiple Choice

A reduction in the elongation of stems subject to mechanical stresses is called

• A) cladorestriction.
• B) xylar reduction.
• C) thigmomorphogenesis.
• D) internode compression.
• E) skototropism.

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