The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between florigen and other hormones. Florigen: 1. It is a hypothetical flower-inducing growth hormone which has still not been isolated. 2. It is produced in response to a specific period of day length typical of a plant. 3. Florigen is considered to be the same in all the flowering plants. 4. [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between epigeal and hypogeal germination. Epigeal Germination: 1. In this type of seed germination the cotyledons come out of the soil, e.g., Castor. 2. The cotyledons are brought out of the soil by the excessive growth of the hypocotyl. 3. The terminal region of the hypocotyl is curved to protect the [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between gibberellic acid and abscisic acid. Gibberellic Acid: 1. It promotes growth. 2. It overcomes the natural dormancy of seeds, bulbs and tubers, etc. and permits them to germinate. 3. It promotes flowering in some long-day plants. 4. It promotes synthesis of RNAs and proteins. 5. It helps in the opening [...]