Difference between Gibberellins and Auxin
Difference between Gibberellins and Auxin are in tabular form below –
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Gibberellins |
Auxin |
Definition |
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1. | A hormone group in the plant which helps plants in germination, flowering, elongation and regulates plant growth, this is known as Gibberellins. | A first growth hormone which is present in the plants and responsible for development and growth of plant, this is known as Auxin. |
Causes |
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2. | Apical dominance is not caused by this hormone. | Apical dominance is caused by this hormone. |
Promotes |
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3. | The growth of the intact shoot is promoted by Gibberellins. | The growth of shoot segments is promoted by auxin. |
Transport |
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4. | Here, both acropetal transport and basipetal transport is observed. | Here, only basipetal transport is observed. |
Structures |
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5. | The hormone contains saturated structure without side chain. | The hormone contains unsaturated structure with side chain. |
Functions |
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6. | Functions include germination dormancy, sex expression, flowering, stem elongation and enzyme induction. | Functions include axial elongation, cell division, and cell differentiation, cellular and lateral expansion. |