Plant Growth Regulators
Chapter Name : Plant Growth And Development |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_15_04_02 |
Topic Name : Plant Growth Regulators |
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Sub Topic Name : Discovery Of Plant Growth Regulators |
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Introduction
Plant growth
regulators (also known as growth regulators or plant hormones) are chemicals
used to alter the growth of a plant or plant part. Hormones are substances
naturally produced by plants, substances that control normal plant functions,
such as root growth, fruit set and drop, growth and other development
processes.
Pre-Requisites:
Growth rate
Activity:
Fertilizer
and certain plant nutrients contain plant growth hormones
Real Life Question:
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Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| Callus | A mass of undifferentiated cells. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Encyclopedia | Read about the discovery of plant growth regulators. |
Real life uses :
For
enhanced plant growth
Places to visit :
Plant
nursery, garden
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
|---|---|
| Fertilizer, plant nutrients | Fertilizers and plant nutrients contain plant growth regulators |
What you learn in Theory:
We
learn about how and when the various plant growth regulators were discovered.
What you learn in Practice:
Discovery
of plant growth regulators help to identify the growth hormones