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Gibberellins were first discovered in japan when rice plants were suffering from bakeane (the foolish seedling disease) caused by a fungus Gibberella fujikuroi .
(a) Give two functions of this phytohormone
(b) which property of gibberellin caused foolish seedling disease in rice ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution **(a) Two functions of gibberellins:** 1. **Bolting:** Gibberellins promote the phenomenon of bolting, which is the rapid elongation of the internodal regions of the stem. This is particularly observed in rosette plants, where gibberellins stimulate the growth of the stem, allowing the plant to grow taller and produce flowers. 2. **Seed Germination:** Gibberellins play a crucial role in inducing seed germination. They help break seed dormancy, allowing seeds to sprout and grow. Additionally, gibberellins are involved in breaking bud dormancy, promoting the growth of new shoots. ...
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