antiauxin

English

Etymology

anti- +‎ auxin

Noun

antiauxin (plural antiauxins)

1. (biochemistry) Any substance that inhibits auxin by competing for the same receptors.
   • 1962, Indian journal of plant physiology, volumes 5-7:

     Thus it has been found that the inhibitory effect of late autumn growth on spring shoots could be overcome by the application of antiauxins like maleic hydrazide and 2, 3, 5-tri-iodobenzoic acid […]

Translations

any substance that inhibits auxin

• Portuguese: antiauxina f