Biology
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134813448
Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 46, Problem 6RQ
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The major agricultural use of gibberellin.
Introduction:
Gibberellin is an important plant hormone which is named after the
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The major agricultural use of ethylene?
Introduction:
Ethylene is an unusual plant hormone because it is found in gaseous state. It is produced in most plant tissues and released in response to a wide range of environmental stimuli and has diverse effects on its target cells
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
what are the pros and cons of using lignin process for the production of vanallin?
The function of ethylene is to control the ripening of frui?
A substance obtained from Willow bark in 1973 was found to reduce fever resulting from malaria, and about a century later to relieve the pain of rheunmatism. What is the ingredient in Willow bark extract? Discuss the proposed mechanism of its action.
Chapter 46 Solutions
Biology
Ch. 46.1 - list six important types of plant hormones?Ch. 46.1 - Prob. 2CYLCh. 46.2 - Explain how the Darwin experiments using caps and...Ch. 46.2 - Prob. 1CTCh. 46.2 - Prob. 2TCCh. 46.2 - Prob. 3TCCh. 46.2 - Agricultural biotechnologists have developed...Ch. 46.2 - explain the roles of plant hormones in seed...Ch. 46.2 - Prob. 2CYLCh. 46.2 - Prob. 3CYL
Ch. 46.2 - Prob. 4CYLCh. 46.2 - Prob. 5CYLCh. 46.2 - Prob. 6CYLCh. 46.3 - Although insects are major plant predators,...Ch. 46.3 - Prob. 1HYEWCh. 46.3 - explain how plants that are attacked by predators...Ch. 46.3 - explain how plants that are attacked by predators...Ch. 46.3 - Prob. 3CYLCh. 46.3 - Prob. 4CYLCh. 46.3 - Prob. 1TCCh. 46 - Prob. 1MCCh. 46 - Prob. 2MCCh. 46 - Prob. 3MCCh. 46 - Prob. 4MCCh. 46 - Prob. 5MCCh. 46 - Prob. 1FIBCh. 46 - Prob. 2FIBCh. 46 - Prob. 3FIBCh. 46 - Prob. 4FIBCh. 46 - The hormone _________ causes stomata to close when...Ch. 46 - Compare phototropism and gravitropism in roots and...Ch. 46 - Prob. 2RQCh. 46 - What is a phytochrome? How do the two forms of...Ch. 46 - Which hormones cause fruit development? Which...Ch. 46 - What is senescence? Describe some changes that...Ch. 46 - Prob. 6RQCh. 46 - Describe one example of a plant chemical defense...Ch. 46 - Describe how a sensitive plant closes its leaves....Ch. 46 - A student reporting on a project said that one of...Ch. 46 - Prob. 2AC
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- What is the relationship between selenium and other nutrients?arrow_forwardWhat is the importance ofmagnesium for plants? Whatare the other main biologicalfunctions of magnesium?arrow_forwardDicotyledonous weeds are destroyed by a chemical called: A) Indole - acetic acid B) 2- 4 dichlorophenoxy acetic acid C) Abscisic acid D) Naphthalene acetic acidarrow_forward
- Why are Amphotericin B and Azoles selectively toxic for fungus? (Define selectively toxic and explain why Amphotericin B and Azoles will harm fungal cells but not harm humans.)arrow_forwardI have recently purchased a bottle of essential oil to be used as mosquito repellent. Classify the essential oil into the relevant group of secondary metabolites. Describe the distinctive scent produced and name the plant in which this essential oil could be (i) extracted. What are the roles of terpenes in plant defense and provide ONE (1) suitable solvent to be used for extraction? (ii)arrow_forwardHow does the compound nitrapyrin benefit both agricultureand the environment?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)BiologyISBN:9781305389892Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillanPublisher:Cengage Learning
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305389892
Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
How do Plants Handle Stress?; Author: Alex Dainis;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYsnveEHqec;License: Standard Youtube License