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Difference between Florigen and Hormones

The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Florigen and Hormones. Difference # Florigen: 1. It is a hypothetical hormone which has not yet been extracted. 2. It is produced in response to specific photo-periodicity typical of a plant type. 3. Florigen is the same though different groups of plants require different photo-periodicities. 4. It induces only flowering. [...]

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Difference between Auxin and Gibberellin

The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Auxin and Gibberellin. Difference # Auxin: 1. Auxin has a single or double unsaturated ring structure and a side chain. 2. Auxin transport is basipetal. 3. It promotes growth of shoot segments, 4. Auxin brings about apical dominance. 5. Genetically dwarf shoots do not elongate. 6. Normal concentration of auxin [...]

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Difference between Abscisic Acid and Gibberellin Acid

The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Abscisic Acid and Gibberellin Acid. Difference # Abscisic Acid: 1. It inhibits growth. 2. Abscisic acid promotes dormancy of seeds, buds and tubers. 3. It promotes flowering in some short day plants. 4. The inhibitor decreases the synthesis of RNA and protein. It can even cause their degradation. 5. Abscisic [...]

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