Plant Growth Regulators & Functions
Auxins:
- Cell elongation
- Apical dominance
- Root initiation
Gibberellins:
- Stem elongation
- Seed germination
- Fruit growth
Cytokinins:
- Cell division
- Delay senescence
- Lateral bud growth
Other Hormones:
- Ethylene: Ripening, abscission
- Abscisic acid: Growth inhibition, stress response
Growth Phases:
- Meristematic
- Elongation
- Maturation