Plant Control

The podcast discusses how plants control their growth and respond to their environment using hormones. Unlike animals, plants lack a nervous system and muscles, relying on hormones like auxin, cytokinins, gibberellins, abscisic acid, and ethylene. Auxin helps plants grow towards light and respond to gravity. Cytokinins promote cell division and lateral growth. Gibberellins regulate growth cycles and are used in agriculture. Abscisic acid induces dormancy and slows growth. Ethylene, a gas, coordinates fruit ripening. These hormones enable plants to adapt and thrive in various conditions.

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