JAMB - Biology (2012 - No. 19)

Plant growth can be artificially stimulated by the addition of
gibberellin
kinin
abscisic acid
ethylene

Explanation

Auxin, cytokinin, and gibberellin are plant hormones that promote plant growth. Ethylene and abscisic acid (ABA) are plant hormones that inhibit plant growth. 

Auxin: Promotes cell elongation, organ formation, and differentiation. Auxin is responsible for the overall growth of plants, including stem elongation and root growth.

Cytokinin: Responsible for cell division in meristematic tissues. Cytokinins are located in the root and shoot tips of plants.

Gibberellin: Responsible for stem, root, and seed growth. Dwarf plants can be treated with gibberellins to promote stem growth.

Ethylene: Responsible for the aging of plants. Ethylene is a gas that is released from ripening fruit.

Abscisic acid (ABA): Responsible for the dormancy of different organs such as the lateral buds and seeds of plants.

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