Plant Growth and Development

Vernalisation is the response due to

Vernalisation is the response due to Options (a) high temperature (b) optimum temperature (c) low temperature (d) extreme temperature Correct…

Thigmotropic movement is best shown by

Thigmotropic movement is best shown by Options (a) movement in roots (b) movement in tendrils (c) insectivorous plants (d) movement…

The plant responds to photoperiods due to the presence of

The plant responds to photoperiods due to the presence of Options (a) phytochromes (b) stomata (c) enzymes (d) phytohormones Correct…

The plant hormone controlling fruit ripening is

The plant hormone controlling fruit ripening is Options (a) ethylene (b) kinetin (c) I.A.A. (d) GA Correct Answer: ethyleneExplanation:Ethylene (gaseous…

The most abundant naturally occurring plant hormone is

The most abundant naturally occurring plant hormone is Options (a) indole-3 acetic acid (b) ABA (c) cytokinin (d) IBA Correct…

The low temperature treatment that shortens the period between sowing and

The low temperature treatment that shortens the period between sowing and the flowering is called Options (a) chemotaxy (b) freezing…

The leaves of Mimosa pudica droop down when touched due to

The leaves of Mimosa pudica droop down, when touched, due to Options (a) nyctinasty (b) seismonasty (c) photonasty (d) epinasty…

The leaf of Mimosa on touching becomes flaccid and droops down This is due

The leaf of Mimosa on touching becomes flaccid and droops down. This is due to Options (a) water goes into…

The ions extruded by auxin during cell wall extension is

The ions extruded by auxin during cell wall extension is Options (a) potassium (b) sodium (c) magnesium (d) hydrogen Correct…

The hormone which prevents seed dormancy is

The hormone which prevents seed dormancy is Options (a) cytokinins (b) auxin (c) gibberellins (d) ethylene Correct Answer: gibberellinsExplanation:Gibberelin is…