STU1043 Introduction to Plant Physiology LU6 Quiz

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Which group of compounds is recognized as triggering substances for plant growth regulation?

  • Auxins, Cytokinins, Phenolics (Ethylene), and Abscisic Acid
  • Auxins, Gibberellins, Phenolics (Ethylene), and Abscisic Acid (correct)
  • Auxins, Gibberellins, Cytokinins, and Phenolics (Ethylene)
  • Auxins, Cytokinins, Gibberellins, and Phenolics (Ethylene)

Which plant growth regulator contains nitrogen?

  • Cytokinin
  • Phenolics (Ethylene)
  • Gibberellins
  • Auxin (correct)

What are the uses of plant growth regulators in agriculture?

  • Regulating light and temperature exposure for plants
  • Inhibiting plant growth only
  • Stimulating plant growth only
  • Modifying physiological processes in plants (correct)

Which environmental factors interact with phytohormones and biochemical processes during plant growth and differentiation?

<p>Light and temperature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What changes in growth patterns lead to the formation of roots, shoots, leaves, flowers, and other structural characteristics of the plant?

<p>Changes in chemical composition triggered by environmental factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of hormones in plants?

<p>To regulate the growth and physiological functions of plants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do growth regulators act in plant cells?

<p>By stimulating the differentiation of vascular tissue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does auxin have on root initiation?

<p>It promotes the formation of adventitious roots in cuttings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does auxin influence vascular tissue differentiation in plants?

<p>By promoting the differentiation of vascular tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of auxin in fruit growth?

<p>To promote the growth of fruit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Plant Growth Regulators

  • Hormones are recognized as triggering substances for plant growth regulation.
  • Auxin is a plant growth regulator that contains nitrogen.

Agricultural Applications

  • Plant growth regulators are used in agriculture to enhance crop yields, improve plant architecture, and increase resistance to environmental stresses.

Environmental Interactions

  • Environmental factors such as light, temperature, and water interact with phytohormones and biochemical processes during plant growth and differentiation.

Plant Development

  • Changes in growth patterns lead to the formation of roots, shoots, leaves, flowers, and other structural characteristics of the plant.
  • Hormones play a crucial role in regulating these growth patterns and developmental processes.

Hormonal Roles

  • Hormones regulate plant growth and differentiation by controlling cell elongation, cell division, and differentiation.
  • Auxin, in particular, promotes cell elongation and differentiation in plants.

Mechanism of Action

  • Growth regulators act in plant cells by binding to specific receptors, triggering signaling pathways that regulate gene expression and cellular responses.

Auxin Effects

  • Auxin promotes root initiation by stimulating cell division and differentiation in the root meristem.
  • Auxin influences vascular tissue differentiation in plants by inducing the formation of xylem and phloem tissues.
  • The primary function of auxin in fruit growth is to promote cell expansion and differentiation, leading to increased fruit size and quality.

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