HORMONAL MECHANISMS FOR SIZE MEASUREMENT IN LIVING ORGANISMS IN THE CONTEXT OF MATURING JUVENILE PLANTS

Sensing (measurement) of the size of its own body is a common phenomenon in living organisms. This paper discusses the possible reasonable ways of performing such measurement via hormones. It is argued that there are three general methods for size measurement, which may be used by organisms in numerous implementations. Possibilities for experimental distinction between different methods are discussed. Roles of particular hormones in the context of maturing plants are suggested.