Difference between revisions of "Gibberellin"
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: [[Gibberellin]]s can cause [[Plant Cell|plant cells]] to elongate. | : [[Gibberellin]]s can cause [[Plant Cell|plant cells]] to elongate. | ||
: [[Gibberellin]]s can affect the [[germination]] of [[seed]]s the formation of [[flower]]s and the size of [[fruit]] grown by a [[plant]]. | : [[Gibberellin]]s can affect the [[germination]] of [[seed]]s the formation of [[flower]]s and the size of [[fruit]] grown by a [[plant]]. | ||
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| + | ===Using Gibberellins=== | ||
| + | : Farmers use [[gibberellin]]s to cause [[seed]]s to [[germinate]]. This can help them all grow at the same time, making it easier to harvest them all at once. | ||
| + | : [[Gibberellin]]s are also used to make [[fruit]] grow faster. | ||
Revision as of 19:15, 24 June 2019
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Meaning
Gibberellins are a group of plant hormones that affect the growth and development of plant tissues.
About Gibberellins
- Gibberellins can cause plant cells to elongate.
- Gibberellins can affect the germination of seeds the formation of flowers and the size of fruit grown by a plant.
Using Gibberellins
- Farmers use gibberellins to cause seeds to germinate. This can help them all grow at the same time, making it easier to harvest them all at once.
- Gibberellins are also used to make fruit grow faster.