Question 15 Marks
Write a comparative description of the functions of auxin, gibberellin and cytokinin hormones.
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View full question & answer→Comparative description of the functions of auxin, gibberellin and cytokinin hormones :
| S. No. | Functions | Auxin | Gibberellin | Cytokinin |
| 1. | Structural development | Doesn't promote | Doesn't promote | Promote |
| 2. | Cell division | Doesn't promote | Doesn't promote ussually, but sometimes does promote. | Always promote |
| 3. | Cell elongation | Promote | Doesn't promote along with cell division. | Doesn't promote |
| 4. | Stem formation | Promote | Doesn't promote | Doesn't promote |
| 5. | Development of dwarf plants | Doesn't promote | Promote | Doesn't promote |
| 6. | Early effectiveness | Promote | Doesn't promote | Doesn't promote |
| 7. | Parthenogenesis | Promote | Promote | Doesn't promote |
| 8. | Dormancy | Promote | Doesn't promote | Doesn't promote |
| 9. | $\alpha$-amylase activity | Doesn't promote | Promote | Doesn't promote |