Week 11 - Plant Hormones Flashcards
1
Q
What does auxin do?
A
Stem eleongation, apical dominance, delaying leaf abcision
2
Q
What do cytokinins do?
A
Cell division and différenciation. Mobilize nutrients to sink tissues
3
Q
What fo gibberellins do?
A
Stem elongation, fruit growth and seed germination
4
Q
What does abscisic acid do?
A
Prevent early germination. Mediates opening of stomata
5
Q
What do ethylenes do?
A
Fruit ripening, leaf abscission