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