HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

CROP PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Chemical messengers that are produced in the plant and control growth.
A
Hormones
B
Tropisms
C
Compounds
D
Sugars
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The term auxin is derived from the Greek word auxein, which means β€œto grow. β€˜β€™ Auxins are the main hormones responsible for cell elongation in phototropism and gravitropism. They also control the differentiation of meristem into vascular tissue and promote leaf development and arrangement.

Detailed explanation-2: -Auxin and cytokinin are critical growth hormones in plant development and are naturally present within the plant at variable concentrations throughout the season.

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