noun
- A synthetic plant growth regulator that affects cell elongation and plant morphology, used in agriculture and horticulture.
Usage: technical; botany; agriculture
Examples
- Morphactin was applied to the seedlings to control their growth pattern.
- The researcher used morphactin to study how plants respond to growth-regulating chemicals.
- Farmers sometimes apply morphactin to reduce excessive stem elongation in certain crops.
- Morphactin compounds have been investigated for their potential to improve plant architecture in ornamental species.