Plant Hormones
Students investigate the role of auxins, gibberellins, and ethene in plant growth and development. This includes practical applications of plant hormones in agriculture and horticulture.
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Students investigate the role of auxins, gibberellins, and ethene in plant growth and development. This includes practical applications of plant hormones in agriculture and horticulture.
Key Questions
- How do auxins control phototropism and gravitropism?
- What is the commercial importance of gibberellins?
- How does ethene influence fruit ripening?
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