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Auxins: History, Bioassay, Function and Uses
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. History of Auxins 2. Bioassay of Auxins 3. Functions 4. Uses. History of Auxins: Charles Darwin and his son Francis Darwin (1880) found that the sensation of unilateral illumination was picked up by the coleoptile tip of Canary Grass (Phalaris canarensis). A decapitated coleoptile did not receive…
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Vernalization: Definition, Requirement and Importance
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Vernalization 2. Site for Vernalization 3. Requirements 4. Mechanism 5. Importance. Definition of Vernalization: Many plants do not come to flower before they experience a low temperature. These plants remain vegetative during the warm season, receive low temperature during winter, grow further and then bear…
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Difference between Short Day Plants and Long Day Plants
The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Short Day Plants and Long Day Plants. Difference # Short Day Plants: 1. Plants are induced to flower by photoperiods below a critical length. 2. Short day plants are also called long night plants because they require darkness above a critical level. 3. Plants do…