Question

Who Discovered Gibberellin?

Answer 1

Gibberellin

1. Gibberellin was discovered by E. Kurosawa in 1926 while investigating foolish seedling (bakanae) disease.
2. It was caused by a fungus Gibberella fujikuroi.
3. There are more than 100 gibberellins present in various plants and fungi.
4. Gibberellins are hormones responsible for growth and the development of the plants.