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Which term is used to describe signal molecules produced within plants?
Which term is used to describe signal molecules produced within plants?
What do plant hormones control?
What do plant hormones control?
Who coined the term 'phytohormone'?
Who coined the term 'phytohormone'?
Where do phytohormones occur?
Where do phytohormones occur?
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What is the meaning of the word 'hormone'?
What is the meaning of the word 'hormone'?
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Study Notes
Plant Hormones
- Plant hormones are signal molecules produced within plants, also known as phytohormones.
- Plant hormones control various physiological processes, including cell elongation, cell division, apical dominance, and response to light and gravity.
- The term 'phytohormone' was coined by F.W. Went.
- Phytohormones occur throughout the plant, with varying concentrations in different tissues.
- The term 'hormone' comes from the Greek word "horman," meaning "to stimulate" or "to excite."
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Test your knowledge of plant hormones and their role in plant growth and development. Learn about the different types of plant hormones, their functions, and how they regulate various aspects of plant life. Challenge yourself with questions on embryogenesis, organ size regulation, pathogen defense, stress tolerance, and reproductive development. Expand your understanding of these crucial signal molecules that control the intricate processes within plants.
