Define or explain: Plant growth regulators.
(N/A) Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are small,simple molecules with diverse chemical compositions. They are specific organic compounds synthesized by plants that act as chemical messengers to regulate various physiological processes,including growth,development,and responses to environmental stimuli. Examples include auxins,gibberellins,cytokinins,abscisic acid,and ethylene.
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