Plant Physiology Terms

verb to occur; happen; take place

• The details of the meeting are still unclear, but we will inform you as soon as we know what transpired.
• I'm not sure what exactly transpired at the party last night, but it seemed like everyone had a good time.
• I heard some juicy gossip about what transpired between them, but I'm not sure if it's true.
• As the storm raged on, it felt like a battle between the elements, with nature deciding what would transpire next.

noun a plant hormone that inhibits growth, promotes seed dormancy, and helps plants respond to stress

• Abscisic acid is a plant hormone that plays a crucial role in seed dormancy and stress responses.
• Scientists have been studying the effects of abscisic acid on plant growth and development.
• I heard that abscisic acid is like the 'chill pill' for plants, helping them deal with tough conditions.
• Just like how abscisic acid regulates a plant's response to stress, we need to find our own 'abscisic acid' to manage our own challenges.