I.

EFFECT OF AUXIN ON PLANTS

Functions of IAA

Regulates apical dominance

Auxin promotes the formation of lateral and adventitious roots (high concentration)
Auxin regulates floral bud development and phyllotaxy (high concentration)

A. Root formation
With IAA Without IAA
Less lateral roots formed Greater formation of lateral and
adventitious roots

On which plant tissue/s did the hormones act on?

o Root
Acropetal: xylem parenchyma
Basipetal: epidermal and cortex

B. Bud formation

Lanolin

Barrier to environmental influence

Prevent water from coming out where it was cut
Protection of open wound
Petiole with lanolin and IAA Petiole with lanolin only
No bud formation Lateral Bud formation
Petiole with lanolin only

Since shoot tip was cut, there is no auxin that can induce apical dominance so lateral bud was formed

Regulation of apical dominance

High levels of IAA in shoot may keep

ABA levels high in lateral bud
II. EFFECT OF GIBBERELLIN ON STEMS

Functions of Gibberellin

Stimulate stem growth in dwarf plants

Stimulate Internode growth in grape bunch
Stimulate stem growth in rosette plants
Promote seed germination

Results

Gibberellin No Gibberellin
Longer internodes Shorter internodes

Advantage of gibberellin

Induce bolting, which induces early production of seeds by some biennials, after only one season instead of two
Allows grapes to grow larger and enhances air circulation that prevents yeast infections
Reduce time needed for germination

Disadvantage of gibberellin

Elongated stems are thin, which can make them easily breakable
o Tallness in cereal crops grown in cool and
damp climates where lodging occurs