In this article we will discuss about the transport of growth hormones in plants. Non-Hormonal Factors: Carbon dioxide has been known for a long time to stimulate plant growth. There are at least two CO2 responses which depend on the CO2 concentrations. One is the responses to low concentrations, e.g. 0.03% and the other to much higher concentrations. The characteristics [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Discovery of Abscisic Acid (ABA) 2. Quantitation of ABA 3. Occurrence 4. Metabolism 5. Mechanism of Action 6. Functions 7. Ion Movement 8. Fruit Growth and Ripening 9. Bud and Seed Dormancy 10. Abscission 11. Water Stress 12. Root Geotropism 13. Drought Resistance 14. Regulation of Enzyme Synthesis. Contents: Discovery of Abscisic [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Gibberellins Acid 2. Occurrence of Gibberellins Acid 3. Biosynthesis and Metabolism 4. Mechanism of Action 5. Cell Division and Cell Elongation 6. Miscellaneous Functions. Meaning of Gibberellins Acid: In East Asia, rice plants infested with the fungus Gibberella fujikuroi displayed remarkable vigorous longitudinal growth. Immediately after the second world war, [...]