Across
- 1. An artificial growth substance used to prevent premature fruit drop and induce flowering
- 3. The bending of a plant stem towards light due to uneven auxin distribution
- 4. A hormone that accelerates cell division and delays plant ageing
- 5. A substance that closes stomata when water is scarce to reduce transpiration
- 7. A gas necessary for fruit ripening and wound healing in plants
- 8. A plant hormone that promotes stem elongation and fruit growth
Down
- 2. The layer formed at the base of leaves or fruits causing them to fall naturally
- 5. A plant growth substance that speeds up cell growth and helps the shoot grow upwards
- 6. A chemical used to obtain mango fruits in the off-season
- 9. A natural growth substance in plants called Indole Acetic Acid