target organ
A tissue or organ upon which a hormone exerts its action; generally, a tissue or organ with appropriate receptors for a hormone.
Synonym: target.
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Plants, like animals, produce hormones to regulate plant activities, including growth. They need these hormones to respond well to their environment and to sustain growth, development, and dispersal. Plant biologists recognize five major groups of plant hormones: auxins, gibberellins, ethylene, cytokinins, and abscisic acid. Find out in this guide the importance of each hormone in the life of a plant...
