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प्रश्न
Answer the following question.
What are plant hormones? Name the plant hormones responsible for the following:
- Growth of stem
- Promotion of cell division
- Inhibition of growth
- Elongation of cells
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उत्तर
In plants, growth, development, and response to the environment are controlled and coordinated by a special class of chemical substances known as phytohormones. They are naturally occurring organic substances which are synthesized in minute quantities. These hormones are produced in one part of the plant body and are translocated to other parts. For example, a hormone produced in the roots is translocated to other parts where they are required.
- Gibberellins
- Cytokinins
- Abscisic acid
- Auxins
संबंधित प्रश्न
Common gibberellin is
Match the items in column A with those of column B.
| Column A | Column B | ||
| (a) | Auxin | (i) | apical dominance |
| (b) | Gibberellin | (ii) | cell-division |
| (c) | Cytokinin | (iii) | fruit ripening |
| (d) | Ethylene | (iv) | internodal elongation |
Name the following:
Growth-retarding hormone in plants.
The tea plants are never allowed to grow lengthwise. This is done by cutting their apical buds, a process known as pruning. In this way, tea plants get a dense growth and easy yield. Answer the following questions:
- Name the scientific phenomenon that is being overcome by pruning.
- What plant hormone is responsible for the scientific phenomenon mentioned in (a)?
- Name one plant hormone which inhibits the said phenomenon.
Write full form of 2,4-D
Which among the following is the CORRECT statement regarding ethylene?
Identify the INCORRECT statement regarding physiological effects of ethylene.
Name various plant hormones. Also give their physiological effects on plant growth and development.
A plant growth inhibitor hormone which causes wilting of leaves is ______.
The response by parts of the plant towards stimulus is called as ______.
