Plant Hormones Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Gibberellic Acid GA
A
Stimulates cell division and elongation, breaks dormancy, speeds Germination
2
Q
Ethylene gas CH2
A
Ripening agent; stimulates leaf and fruit abscission
3
Q
Idoleacetic Acid IAA
A
Stimulates apical dominance, rooting, and leaf abscission
4
Q
Indolebutyric Acid IBA
A
stimulates root growth
5
Q
Naphthalene acetic acid NAA
A
Stimulates root growth, slows Respiration ( used as a dip on holly)
6
Q
growth Retardants
A
Prevent stem elongation
7
Q
herbicides
A
distorts plant growth and non selective materials for killing unwanted plants
