Mention the role of Gibberellin in agriculture.

Explanation

• Formation of seedless fruits without fertilization is induced by gibberellins. Example: Seedless tomato, apple and cucumber.
• It promotes the formation of male flowers in cucurbitaceae. It helps in crop improvement.
• Uniform bolting and increased uniform seed production.
• Improves number and size of fruits in grapes. It increase yield.
• Promotes elongation of inter-node in sugarcane without decreasing sugar content.
• Promotion of flowering in long day plants even under short day conditions.
• It stimulates the seed germination.