What stimuli do plants react to?
Gravity
Moisture
Light
What is gravitropism?
Plants reacting the gravity
What is phototropism?
Plants reacting to light
What happens when the tip of a shoot is exposed to light?
The auxins will gather ON THE DARK SIDE. It cause the cells to grow faster on this side so it elongates and the shoot grows towards the light
What effect does gravity have in roots and auxin?
Gravity pushes auxin to the bottom of the root. IN ROOTS AUXINS INHIBIT CELLS GROTH. So roots grow with gravity
Where are plant hormones used in agricuture?
Weedkiller
Helping plant cutting to grow
What is the photosynthesis equation?
Carbon dioxide + water =oxygen + glucose