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Across
  1. 2. grass
  2. 5. control that helps to identify (isolate) the impact of the treatment
  3. 6. daisy
  4. 7. pea
  5. 9. a
  6. 10. a plant hormone commonly synthesized in roots
  7. 11. a
  8. 12. mint
Down
  1. 1. carrot
  2. 2. control that demonstrates successful execution of the protocol
  3. 3. a plant hormone that promotes root growth
  4. 4. a
  5. 8. mustard