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P, Q, R and S are four major types of ph...

P, Q, R and S are four major types of phytohormones. P is a phytohormone which functions mainly as a growth inhibitor. It promotes the wilting and falling of leaves. Q, R and S are phytohormones which all promote growth of plant in various ways like Q is responsible for the phototropism in plants while Ris involved mainly in shoot development. The phytohormone S helps in breaking the dormancy of seeds and buds. What is P, Q, R and S.

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P - Abscisic acid,
Q - auxin
R - Gibberellin
S - cytokinin
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