brassinosteroids
noun (plural: brassinosteroids or brassinosteroid) as in strong fondness
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Example:Growth inhibitors, such as chemical fungicides, are often used to control pathogen growth but not specifically to enhance plant defense mechanisms as brassinosteroids do.
Definition:Substances that slow down or prevent the growth and development of plants.
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Example:Brassinosteroids can make crops more resistant to abiotic stress, whereas stress sensitizers may cause increased vulnerability in plants.
Definition:Substances that make plants more susceptible to environmental stresses such as heat or drought rather than enhancing their tolerance.
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