Auxin is discovered by?

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Charles darwin

Francis

Both A & C

All of the above

answer is C.

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The word auxin means "to grow".Auxin is one of the major plant hormones. It was discovered by Charles Darwin and his sons Francis.
It plays an important role in embryonic development, elongation, differentiation, cell division, apical dominance, and flowering.
It is also helpful in the healing process of the plant.
Apical meristem of seed shoots and young shoots is the site for the production of the auxin hormone.
With the gibberellin, auxin help in the development of the fruit.
Auxin hormone travels in the downward direction from the site of production.

Hence, option C is the correct answer.

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