Study of Plant Hormones and Their Role in Growth and Development. - E-book - ePub

The Hormones of Plants: A Primer on Controlling Plant DevelopmentPlants are incredibly active creatures, despite their sedentary appearance and rooted existence. Plant hormones are a network of signaling molecules that allow plants to react to their surroundings, control their growth, and adapt to new circumstances. For a plant to survive, reproduce, and adapt to its environment, these chemical messengers are crucial for coordinating a number of physiological processes.
The little amounts of organic chemicals that plants produce are known as plant hormones or phytohormones. These chemicals influence development, maturation, and reactions to external stimuli by acting as signaling molecules. Although they do not possess a central nervous system, plants have developed a complex hormonal system that allows them to communicate with many organs and tissues.