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What is the primary function of auxins in cuttings?
What is the primary function of auxins in cuttings?
- Stimulate the initiation of adventitious roots on stems (correct)
- Not yet well established in rooting
- Promote stem elongation
- Interfere with root formation in leaf cutting
How is polarity in stem cuttings manifested morphologically?
How is polarity in stem cuttings manifested morphologically?
- Form shoots at the distal end and roots at the proximal end (correct)
- Interfere with root formation in leaf cutting
- Form shoots at the proximal end and roots at the distal end
- Promote stem elongation
What is the influence of gibberellins (GA) in cuttings?
What is the influence of gibberellins (GA) in cuttings?
- Involved in cell growth and differentiation
- Promote stem elongation (correct)
- Stimulate the initiation of adventitious roots on stems
- Not yet well established in rooting
What should be reduced to improve rooting according to the text?
What should be reduced to improve rooting according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of selecting lateral shoots with high carbohydrate (CHO) content for cuttings?
What is the primary purpose of selecting lateral shoots with high carbohydrate (CHO) content for cuttings?