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P, Q, R, S are four major types of phytohormones.
  • P is a phytohormone Which functions mainly as a growth inhibitor. It promotes the wilting and falling of leaves.
  • Q, R, and S are phytohormones which all promote the growth of the plant in various ways.
  • Q is responsible for the phenomenon of phototropism in plants.
  • R is involved mainly in shoot extension.
  • The phytohormones S helps in breaking the dormancy of seeds and buds.
What are P, Q, R, and S?

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P is abscisic acid which is responsible for wilting and falling of leaves
Q is auxins which are responsible for the phenomenon of phototropism in plants i.e plants bend towards the light.
R and S are gibberellins which increase the axis length in plants or shoot extension and also help it helps in breaking the dormancy of seeds and buds.

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