Hormonal control - plants

• Both controlled by the hormone auxin.
• Ethene is a plant hormone.
• The uses of plant hormones include Gibberellins, which respond to light.
• Phototropism is a response to light.
• Geotropism, also known as gravitropism, is a response to gravity.
• Auxins control cell division and fruit ripening.
• Auxins are used to control ripening.
• Fruit is ripened after transport to prevent spoiling.
• Auxins initiate seed germination and end seed dormancy.
• Auxins cause bolting in adult plants, leading to flower and seed production.
• Auxins are used to increase fruit size.
• Auxins are used to promote flowering.
• Auxins are used to artificially end seed dormancy.
• Auxins are used in rooting powders to promote root growth.
• Auxins can promote the growth of tissue cultures.
• Auxins are used as a weed killer, making weeds grow too quickly, leading to plant death.
• Auxins control growth and coordination.