group of hormones that stimulate cytokinesis (cell division); variations of the nitrogen base adenine. produced in roots and are transported throughout the plant; influence the direction of organ development; stimulate growth of lateral buds; been found to decay senescene of leaves and are sprayed on cut flowers and fruit to prolong their usefulness
plants responses to gravity
2 True/False Question
Auxin (IAA) → high concentrations of GA cause rapid elongation of stems; this can occur in rice plants when fungus that produces GA attacks the plant
gibberellins → group of plant hormones that promote cell growth; involved in promotion of fruit development and of seed germination, and the inhibition of aging in leaves