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What is the main role of gibberellins in plants?
What is the main role of gibberellins in plants?
- Initiate germination
- Induce leaf drop in autumn
- Promote seed dormancy
- Promote flowering and fruit development (correct)
Which plant hormone is known as the 'stress hormone'?
Which plant hormone is known as the 'stress hormone'?
- Auxins
- Abscisic Acid (ABA) (correct)
- Gibberellins
- Cytokinins
How do synthetic auxins help in weed control?
How do synthetic auxins help in weed control?
- They induce flowering in crops
- They promote seed dormancy
- They cause leaf drop in plants
- They selectively kill broad-leaved weeds (correct)
What is the key function of abscisic acid in relation to seeds?
What is the key function of abscisic acid in relation to seeds?
In geotropism, why do roots grow downward and shoots grow upward?
In geotropism, why do roots grow downward and shoots grow upward?
What is the role of plant hormones in weed control?
What is the role of plant hormones in weed control?
How do gibberellins contribute to agriculture?
How do gibberellins contribute to agriculture?
What effect does ABA have on stomata during drought conditions?
What effect does ABA have on stomata during drought conditions?
Why are synthetic auxins applied to broad-leaved weeds?
Why are synthetic auxins applied to broad-leaved weeds?
What happens to leaf drop in autumn due to increased ABA levels?
What happens to leaf drop in autumn due to increased ABA levels?
Which class of plant hormones promotes cell elongation, suppresses lateral bud growth, and regulates fruit development?
Which class of plant hormones promotes cell elongation, suppresses lateral bud growth, and regulates fruit development?
Where are auxins primarily produced in plants?
Where are auxins primarily produced in plants?
What is the function of gibberellins in plants?
What is the function of gibberellins in plants?
Which plant hormone is responsible for apical dominance by inhibiting lateral bud growth?
Which plant hormone is responsible for apical dominance by inhibiting lateral bud growth?
What happens to lateral buds when the tip of a plant stem is removed?
What happens to lateral buds when the tip of a plant stem is removed?
Which growth process is primarily influenced by auxins?
Which growth process is primarily influenced by auxins?
What is the primary function of auxins in plants?
What is the primary function of auxins in plants?
Which plant growth process is controlled by auxins where they inhibit lateral bud growth?
Which plant growth process is controlled by auxins where they inhibit lateral bud growth?
What is the main effect of removing the tip of a plant stem on lateral buds?
What is the main effect of removing the tip of a plant stem on lateral buds?
Which growth process involves plants growing towards light?
Which growth process involves plants growing towards light?
What is the primary role of gibberellins in plants?
What is the primary role of gibberellins in plants?
How do auxins contribute to plant growth in relation to root development?
How do auxins contribute to plant growth in relation to root development?
What is the effect of auxins on lateral bud growth in terms of plant appearance?
What is the effect of auxins on lateral bud growth in terms of plant appearance?
What kind of growth does gibberellins stimulate in plants?
What kind of growth does gibberellins stimulate in plants?
How do auxins contribute to apical dominance in plants?
How do auxins contribute to apical dominance in plants?
What effect does removing the stem tip have on lateral bud growth?
What effect does removing the stem tip have on lateral bud growth?
How do gibberellins contribute to agriculture?
How do gibberellins contribute to agriculture?
What is the primary function of abscisic acid in relation to seeds?
What is the primary function of abscisic acid in relation to seeds?
In geotropism, why do roots grow downward and shoots grow upward?
In geotropism, why do roots grow downward and shoots grow upward?
How can synthetic auxins selectively kill broad-leaved weeds without harming grass or crops?
How can synthetic auxins selectively kill broad-leaved weeds without harming grass or crops?
What effect does ABA have on stomata during drought conditions?
What effect does ABA have on stomata during drought conditions?
Which plant hormone is known as the 'stress hormone'?
Which plant hormone is known as the 'stress hormone'?
What is the role of plant hormones in weed control?
What is the role of plant hormones in weed control?
What is the key function of gibberellins in relation to seed germination?
What is the key function of gibberellins in relation to seed germination?
Which plant hormone promotes cell elongation, suppresses lateral bud growth, and regulates fruit development?
Which plant hormone promotes cell elongation, suppresses lateral bud growth, and regulates fruit development?
'Role of Auxins in Geotropism and Phototropism:' Which statement accurately describes the role of auxins in phototropism?
'Role of Auxins in Geotropism and Phototropism:' Which statement accurately describes the role of auxins in phototropism?
What is the primary function of gibberellins in plants?
What is the primary function of gibberellins in plants?
How do auxins contribute to apical dominance in plants?
How do auxins contribute to apical dominance in plants?
Where are auxins primarily produced in plants?
Where are auxins primarily produced in plants?
What happens to lateral buds when the tip of a plant stem is removed?
What happens to lateral buds when the tip of a plant stem is removed?
Why are synthetic auxins applied to broad-leaved weeds?
Why are synthetic auxins applied to broad-leaved weeds?
How do gibberellins contribute to agriculture?
How do gibberellins contribute to agriculture?
Which plant hormone plays a crucial role in preparing plants for winter by promoting leaf drop?
Which plant hormone plays a crucial role in preparing plants for winter by promoting leaf drop?
What is the primary function of gibberellins in relation to flowering and fruit development?
What is the primary function of gibberellins in relation to flowering and fruit development?
How do synthetic auxins contribute to weed control in agricultural practices?
How do synthetic auxins contribute to weed control in agricultural practices?
In geotropism, why do roots grow downward and shoots grow upward?
In geotropism, why do roots grow downward and shoots grow upward?
What is the main role of auxins in phototropism, a growth response to light?
What is the main role of auxins in phototropism, a growth response to light?
How do gibberellins contribute to seed germination?
How do gibberellins contribute to seed germination?
Which plant hormone is involved in closing stomata during drought conditions to reduce water loss?
Which plant hormone is involved in closing stomata during drought conditions to reduce water loss?
'Auxins' play a central role in which plant growth response?
'Auxins' play a central role in which plant growth response?
