DENDROLOGY

TREE PROPAGATION AND PLANTING

PLANTING TECHNIQUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements describe the endogenous root inhibitors? I. Synthesized in roots. II. Reduce root quality and quantity. III. Present more in hard-to-root species. IV. Apply plant growth regulator to restore rooting.
A
I, II and III
B
I, II and IV
C
II, III and IV
D
All of the above.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Root growth inhibition by NH(4)(+) in Arabidopsis is mediated by the root tip and is linked to NH(4)(+) efflux and GMPase activity. Plant Cell Environ.

Detailed explanation-2: -Auxins, Gibberellins, and Cytokinins are grouped into Plant growth promoters while Abscisic acid and Ethylene are grouped into Plant growth inhibitors.

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