Asked by Abigail Ledezma on Jul 08, 2024
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Explain the various uses of gibberellins in the agricultural industry.
Gibberellins
Gibberellins are a class of plant hormones that stimulate growth, influence various developmental processes including germination, dormancy, and flowering.
Agricultural Industry
The agricultural industry encompasses all activities involved in the cultivation of crops and raising of livestock for human use and consumption.
- Understand and explain the use and effects of plant hormones in growth and agriculture.
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Zybrea KnightJul 09, 2024
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Gibberellins are growth-producing hormones that bring about elongation of the resulting cells. If gibberellins are applied externally to plants, stem elongation occurs. Dwarf plants will grow to a normal height. Dormancy of seeds can be broken and germination can also be initiated.
Learning Objectives
- Understand and explain the use and effects of plant hormones in growth and agriculture.