Arctic plants have a compressed growing season: they initiate growth rapidly in the spring, and flower and set seed much sooner than plants that grow in warmer conditions.

At the time of menstruation, FSH initiates follicular growth, specifically affecting granulosa cells.

Axillary and other buds form near the crook and initiate growth if the upper stem is killed by fire or is severed.

One measure of the subtlety of these mechanisms is the fact that biochemists have not yet discovered the essential chemical steps initiating growth and keeping it under control.

Some species may require alternate periods of warm and cool storage to initiate bulblet growth.

Korea experienced government initiated rapid economic growth from the 1970s which has been called 'the Miracle on the Han River'.

The complex binds to the sides of existing ("mother") filaments and initiates growth of a new ("daughter") filament at a distinctive 70 degree angle from the mother.

At the same time, American Stores sought to initiate faster growth, this time primarily through the opening of new stores and not through acquisitions.

In females, FSH initiates follicular growth, specifically affecting granulosa cells.

This is a Canadian company whose recent oil exploration success - four for four with 10 similar structures yet to drill - will initiate explosive growth and cash flow.