Auxin functions
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- Created on: 19-01-14 17:43
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- Auxins
- Embryonic Development
- Helps differentiate cells
- Leaf formation
- initiates formation of new leaves
- developing leaves deplete surrounding cells so leaves don't grow too close together
- Tropisms
- Apical Dominance
- Fruit Development
- Polinated seeds develop auxins which develops into fruit
- Can be added artificially to max harvest
- Abscission
- Depleting auxins lead to formation of abscission layer
- Added artificially to reduce premature dropping of fruit
- Root initiation and development
- initiation formation of lateral, secondary and adventitious roots
- Can be used for cuttings often added synthetic auxin powder
- Cell Elongation
- initiates elongation of young internode cells
- Transport Proteins - acidifying cell wall - activates enzymes = weaker call wall. If cell turgis, pressure elongates cell
- initiates elongation of young internode cells
- Embryonic Development
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