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What are phytohormones?
Phytohormones are signal molecules produced within plants that control all aspects of plant growth and development.
Who coined the term 'phytohormone' and in what year?
Went and Thimann coined the term 'phytohormone' and used it in the title of their 1937 book.
In which organisms do phytohormones occur?
Phytohormones occur across the plant kingdom, in algae, and even in microorganisms like unicellular fungi and bacteria.
What is the significance of plant hormones compared to animal hormones?
Unlike in animals, where hormone production is restricted to specialized glands, each plant cell is capable of producing hormones.
What is the etymological origin of the word 'hormone'?
The word 'hormone' is derived from Greek, meaning 'set in motion'.
Test your knowledge of plant hormones and their role in regulating plant growth and development with this quiz. Explore the different types of phytohormones and their functions in embryogenesis, organ size regulation, pathogen defense, stress tolerance, and reproductive development.
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