1. Synthetic organic compounds that regulate plant growth and development by affecting cell elongation and differentiation, used in agriculture and horticulture.
Usage: technical; plural form; singular is morphactin; primarily used in botanical and agricultural contexts

Examples

• Morphactins are applied to crops to control stem elongation and improve plant structure.
• Researchers studied the effects of morphactins on root development in seedlings.
• The use of morphactins in horticulture has increased due to their ability to produce more compact plants.
• Morphactins work by interfering with auxin transport in plant tissues.
• Commercial growers use morphactins to enhance the aesthetic quality of ornamental plants.