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State the physiological effects of auxin. ​

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  • Auxin hormone is usually seen in the growing region of the plants. ​
  • They promote the growth of roots, stem and fruits by cell elongation. ​
  • They delay leaf senescence.​ They induce rooting in stem propagules like rose cuttings, etc.​
  • They induce the formation of parthenocarpic fruits. ​
  • They promote the growth of apical buds and inhibit the growth of lateral buds. ​





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