Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 36 - Regulation of Plant Growth - 36.2 - Gibberellins and Auxin Have diverse Effects but a Similar Mechanism of Action - 36.2 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 777: 1

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Gibberellins and auxin are classified as plant hormones because of their ability to augment plant growth. When gibberellic acid was applied to a plant, it caused the ground tissue to elongate. Similar laboratory trials with auxin demonstrated its ability to boost the growth of the plant.

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Gibberellins and auxin are classified as plant hormones because of their ability to augment plant growth. When gibberellic acid was applied to a plant, it caused the ground tissue to elongate. Similar laboratory trials with auxin demonstrated its ability to boost the growth of the plant.
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