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What do plant hormones control?
What do plant hormones control?
Who coined the term 'phytohormone'?
Who coined the term 'phytohormone'?
What is the origin of the word 'hormone'?
What is the origin of the word 'hormone'?
Where are plant hormones produced?
Where are plant hormones produced?
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What are manmade compounds used to regulate the growth of cultivated plants called?
What are manmade compounds used to regulate the growth of cultivated plants called?
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Study Notes
Plant Hormones
- Plant hormones control growth, differentiation, and development of plants.
- The term 'phytohormone' was coined by F.W. Went.
Origin of Hormone
- The word 'hormone' originates from the Greek word 'hormaein', meaning 'to excite' or 'to stimulate'.
Production of Plant Hormones
- Plant hormones are produced in small amounts in various parts of the plant, such as leaves, roots, stems, and flowers.
Manmade Compounds
- Manmade compounds used to regulate the growth of cultivated plants are called plant growth regulators (PGRs).
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Test your knowledge about plant hormones with this quiz covering their functions, production, and role in plant growth and development.
