Abscisic acid

Abscisic acid (ABA) is a plant hormone that plays a critical role in various physiological processes related to plant growth, development, and stress responses. It is often referred to as…

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Cytokinins

Cytokinins are a class of plant hormones that play a crucial role in regulating cell division, growth, and differentiation in plants. They interact with other plant hormones and are involved…

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Gibberellins

Gibberellins are a class of plant hormones that regulate various aspects of plant growth and development. They play a significant role in promoting stem elongation, seed germination, and flowering. Here…

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Auxins

Auxins are a class of plant hormones that play a fundamental role in various aspects of plant growth and development. These hormones are essential for coordinating processes like cell elongation,…

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Chemotropism

positive chemotropism (growing towards a specific chemical) or negative chemotropism (moving away from a chemical). Role of Chemical Gradients: The presence of a chemical gradient in the environment guides the…

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Hydrotropism

Hydrotropism is a plant's response to water. It involves the growth or orientation of plant roots in the direction of a water source. This adaptive response allows plants to seek…

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Gravitropism

Gravitropism, also known as geotropism, is a plant's response to gravity. This response causes plant parts to grow in relation to the gravitational pull. Gravitropism plays a vital role in…

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Phototropism

Phototropism is a biological response exhibited by plants in which they grow or bend towards a source of light. This phenomenon allows plants to optimize their exposure to sunlight, which…

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