In order for quick harvest, a farmer added product A in the field. Later, the effects of another product were observed, i.e. writing of leaves and dormancy in seeds. Read the above passage and answer the following questions.
(i) What is the name of product A? List its two functions.
(ii) Can you guess what was applied instead of product A? what is its mode of action?
(iii) Can you suggest two naturally occurring plant hormones and their actions?
(iv) What values should be present in agricultural practitioners?
(i) Abscisic acid is product A. Its functions are cell division (in fruits and seeds) and breaking of seed dormancy.
(ii) Abscisic acid. It inhibits the growth.
(iii) Auxin – elongation of cells and promotes the growth of seedless fruits.
Gibberellins – stem growth, seed germination and flowering.
(iv) Values like honesty and responsibility should be present in agricultural practitioners.