Question

Inlist the 5 categories of phytohormone. Write atleast 2 functions of each​

Answer 1

The 5 categories of PHYTOHORMONES:-

1) AUXIN-

(a) promotes cell enlargement.

(b) cell differentiation.

(c) it helps growth promoter in plants.

2) GIBBERELLINS-

(a) promotes cell enlargement.

(b) cell differentiation.

(c) it helps in breaking bud dormancy in seeds.

3) CYTOKININS-

(a) promotes cell division.

(b) it helps in breaking bud dormancy of seeds.

(c) promoting opening of stomata.

4) ABSCISIC ACID-

(a) promotes in dormancy in seeds.

(b) promotes closing of stomata.

(c) promotes wilting and falling of leaves.

5) ETHENE-

(a) it promotes ripening of fruits.

(b) helps in bud dormancy.

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