Auxins are utilized as rooting powders to encourage root formation in cuttings and as weedkillers that cause excessive growth. Gibberellins promote seed germination, increase fruit size, and encourage flowering.
Auxins are used as rooting powders to stimulate root growth on cuttings and as weedkillers that kill weeds by rapid growth. Gibberellins are used to germinate seeds, break dormancy, increase fruit size, and promote flowering.
| Front | What auxins are used as: What Gibberllins used for: |
|---|---|
| Back | Auxins: -As rooting powders, they make cuttings produce roots when they are planted. -As weedkillers, they make the weeds grow so quickly tehy use up their food reserve and die. Gibberellins:-can make seeds germinate and end seed dormancy. -increase fruit size -promote flowering, plants flower on demand. |
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