The role of first Ukrainian Universities in the development of physiological investigation of plant growth and movement

Abstract

Information about contribution at scientists of first Ukrainian Universities into development of plant physiology and biochemistry is presented. Special attention is paid to studies of plant growth and movement as a basis for formation of Kholodny-Went phytohormonal tropisms theory.

Keywords

• ukrainian universities
• science history
• phytophysiology
• growth
• movement in plants