Question

What are gibberellins? Mentions any two functions of it.

Answer 1

Gibberellins:

1. The hormones produced in the bud leaves, tips of the root and the developing plant embryo are gibberellins.
2. The most common gibberellin released by plants is gibberellic acid.

Functions of gibberellins:

Some functions of gibberellins are-

1. The gibberellin hormone causes cell elongation of the leaves and stems, promoting their growth.
2. It also causes the germination of seeds and buds by breaking their dormancy.