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Name the growth regulator which was isolated from the endosperm of maize.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Source**: The question asks for a growth regulator isolated from the endosperm of maize. The endosperm is a tissue that provides nourishment to the developing embryo in seeds. 2. **Recall the Growth Regulators**: There are several types of plant growth regulators, including auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins, and abscisic acid. 3. **Focus on Maize Endosperm**: The specific growth regulator of interest is one that has been isolated from maize (corn) endosperm. ...
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MODERN PUBLICATION-PLANT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT-REVISION EXERCISES (Very Short Answer Questions )
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  2. What is the full form of IBA? Also mention its one use in agriculture.

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  3. What is full form of IAA?

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  5. What is vernalization?

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  6. Write two sources of auxins

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  7. Name any two synthetic auxins in agriculture.

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  8. What induces parthenocarpy in grapes ?

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  9. What can induce bolting in cabbage plant ?

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  10. What are quiscent seeds ?

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  11. Certain plants will flower only when they are exposed to low tempeatur...

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  12. Which is the only one gaseous natural plant growth regulator.

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  13. Name the phytohormone that can cause the development of seedless fruit...

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  14. Why are certain plants such as wheat and mustard cited as example of w...

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  15. Name any one function of phytochrome.

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  16. Define vernalization.

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  17. Why is Abscisic acid called stress hormone in plants?

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  18. Name the hormone that makes the plants more tolerant to various stress...

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  19. In a wheat field some broad leaved weed are seen by the farmers, which...

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