Growth in Plants

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Growth in Plants: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Auxin, Plant Growth, Micropropagation, Indole Acetic Acid, Applications of Auxin, Plant Hormones as factors affecting the growth rate and, Jasmonic Acid Induced Pest Resistance in Rice

Important Questions on Growth in Plants

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Define plant hormone.

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Auxin has no role in the growth of development of the plant.

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Jasmonic acid signalling plays a central role in plant defences herbivorous insects.

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Jasmonic acid signalling plays a central role in plant defences herbivorous insects.

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In unisexual plants, sex can be changed by the application of

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Define the following term: Explant

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Define the following term: Plantlet

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Which of the following is significant feature micropropagation?

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Which of the following effects of auxins on plants is the basis for commercial application?

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Which is not a natural plant hormone?

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Development of shoot and root is determined by

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For rooting on leaves of Bryophyllum, the growth regulator used is

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Pruning of plants promotes branching due to sensitization of axillary buds by:

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Seedless tomatoes are produced by

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Fruit drop is prevented by spraying

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An important finding in Went's experiment was

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Parthenocarpy can be achieved by

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Apical dominance is

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Auxin synthesis occurs in

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Naturally occurring auxin is