plant hormone

A plant growth regulator that modulates the formation of stems, leaves and flowers, as well as the development and ripening of fruit. The term includes endogenous and non-endogenous compounds (e.g. active compounds produced by bacteria on the leaf surface) as well as semi-synthetic and fully synthetic compounds.

• Code: CHEBI:37848
• Source: CHEBI
• Alternative labels: plant growth hormones plant growth hormone phytohormone plant growth factor plant hormones phytohormones plant growth factors