Chapter 36.3, Problem 1R

Summary Introduction

To review:

The auxin to cytokinin ratio of a plant with a bushy type of growth habit.

Introduction:

Hormones of the plant essentially act as signaling molecules that regulate growth and control a lot of physiological functions of the plant. They are only required in small quantities. Different plant hormones are required for different processes. For example, ethylene promotes fruit ripening and abscisic acid stimulates seed dormancy.