Campbell Biology in Focus
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Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Rebecca Orr
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Chapter 31.1, Problem 1CC
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How will the application of fusicoccin affect the growth of isolated stem section?
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Fusicoccin is a fungal toxin which stimulates the proton pumps of plasma membrane of plant cells. This function of fusicoccin is similar to auxin.
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