Auxein means
(1) To escape
(2) To slow
(3) To grow
(4) To fasten
Auxins was first isolated from
(1) Human serum
(2) Human urine
(3) Human stool
(4) Human saliva
Which of the following is not isolated from plants?
(1) NAA
(2) IAA
(3) IBA
(4) GA3
For all natural and synthetic compounds involved in growth, which of the following term is used
(1) Auxein
(2) Auxin
(3) GA3
(4) GAs
Auxins
Find the odd one.
(1) Initiate rooting in stem cuttings
(2) Promote flowering e.g. Pineapples
(3) Prevent fruit and leaf drop at early stages
(4) Prevent the abscission of older mature leaves and fruits
In most higher plants, the growing apical bud inhibits the growth of …….. or axillary buds, a phenomenon called………….
(1) Lateral, lateral Dominance
(2) Lateral, Apical Dominance
(3) Apical, Lateral Dominance
(4) Apical, Apical Dominance
For tea plantations, hedge-making, which of the following PGR is used?
1. Auxins
2. Cytokinins
3. GA3
4. ABA
Parthenocarpy in tomatoes is induced by
(1) GA3
(2) ABA
(3) Auxin
(4) Cytokinins
2,4-D widely used to
(1) Kill dicot trees
(2) Kill monocot weeds
(3) Kill dicot weeds
(4) Kill monocot shrubs
Which of the following is not a function performed by Auxin?
(1) Controls Xylem differentiation
(2) Helps in cell division and cell growth inhibition
(3) Used as herbicide
(4) Used to prepare weed free lawns by gardeners