Plant Responses and Auxins
Investigating how plants respond to stimuli, focusing on tropisms and the role of auxins.
Key Questions
- Explain what tropisms are and provide examples in plants.
- Describe the role of auxins in controlling plant growth and responses to light and gravity.
- Analyze how plant hormones can be used in horticulture and agriculture.
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