Question

How does spraying gibberellins on sugarcane help its growth?

Answer 1

Spraying gibberellins on sugarcane:

1. Gibberellins are hormones found in plants that control a number of developmental processes, including stem lengthening, germination, dormancy, flowering, floral development, and senescence of the leaf and fruit.
2. In sugarcane, gibberellin promotes internodal elongation, increasing yield.
3. The use of gibberellins in the sugarcane crop elongates the stems, increasing production by a few tonnes per acre.
4. In the stems of sugarcane, carbohydrates are stored as sugar.
5. Gibberellins are sprayed on sugarcane crops to make the stems grow longer.