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Mention five plant hormones with their function. [5 MARKS]

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1. Auxins - promotes cell growth and differentiation especially on the tips of plants. It controls plants response to light.
2. Cytokinin - promotes cell division and lateral growth in plants. It helps in the rapid division in seeds and fruits.
3. Gibberellins - helps in breaking dormancy in seeds and buds. It can be used in the production of seedless fruits.
4. Abscisic acid - promotes dormancy in seeds and buds. It promotes wilting and falling of leaves.
5. Ethylene - promotes fruit ripening.

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