Functions of Plant Hormones

University:
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
Course:
AP Biology
Academic year:

2023
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60

Pages:

2
Author:

Jihan Aviran

FUNCTIONS OF PLANT HORMONES 1. Plant hormones control all developmental stages of plant growth from beginning to end. 2. Plant cells extend their length when exposed to light because auxins trigger this process which results in taller and stronger plants. 3. The process of seed germination depends on gibberellins which makes them essential for developing new plant life. 4. Cytokinins trigger cell division processes that result in plants developing more dense and healthy tissue. 5. Ethylene stimulates fruit consumption by animals. ripening, thus making it palatable for 6. Abscisic acid plays an important role also in the closing of stomata during drought for water conservation. 7. Auxins could regulate plant growth orientation towards strong light sources with high effectiveness. 8. Gibberellins will induce some plants to flower, allowing reproduction under suitable conditions. 9. Stressed plants release more ethylene. This helps in adapting to the environment. 10. Cytokinins function as plant hormones which extend leaf survival time thus maintaining plant health and green coloration. 11. Plant hormones function as environmental regulators which help plants survive different environmental conditions. 12. Abscisic acid functions as the hormone which maintains seed dormancy by preventing seeds from starting germination until suitable conditions exist. 13. The growth pattern of bushy compact plants without elongation results from auxin hormone regulation of apical dominance. 14. Gibberellins are utilized during farming for increasing fruit sizes as well as maximizing crops. 15. Ethylene promotes plants to abscise leaves, which saves energy during winter. 16. Cytokinins may induce shoot production, which results in a more bushy look for most plants. 17. The development of roots becomes more efficient through auxin hormone action which strengthens root systems for better nutrient absorption. Created with formatmagic.ai - One click automated formatting 18. Abscisic acid functions as a seed germination inhibitor which stops seeds from starting growth too early. 19. Seeds will start to grow when gibberellins activate seed dormancy release. 20. Ethylene functions as a key factor which enables most climbing and vine plants to open their flowers. 21. Cytokinins contribute to lateral enlargement, prompting plants to spread out for more light exposure. 22. Auxins are predominant during root cuttings as a means of forming new plants from mature plants. 23. Ethylene production as a result of stress comes from the plant itself. 24. Abscisic acid helps control when plant stomata close during dry conditions. 25. Gibberellins also help seeds to synthesize more enzymes for new seedlings' growth. 26. Cytokinins stimulate shoot development, which results in making plants look more appealing as well as fuller. 27. Auxins assist in managing fruit development, such as its size and form, in orchards. 28. It promotes healing of injured tissue by enhancing plants' ability to respond to injuries. 29. It has a central function during poor weather, allowing plants to adjust to high-stress environments. 30. Gibberellins aid in elongation of height in plants so that they may find light more easily. Created with formatmagic.ai - One click automated formatting