BIOLOGY Volume 2 - A Guide to General Biology - 2004

16. PLANT COORDINATION AND REGULATION

16.2. Plant Growth Substances

16.2.4. Other Effects of Auxins

In addition to stimulating Cell elongation and, consequently, SHOOT growth, Auxins perform several other important Functions, which are summarized in Table 16.4. Their relationship with differentiation, apical dominance, organ abscission, and fruit development is discussed in more detail in the relevant sections below.



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