Question
Mention the role of Auxin in rooting and cutting in the plant body.
Answer
Auxin plays a crucial role in rooting and cutting processes in plants. When stem cuttings are taken from a plant for vegetative propagation, the application of auxin-containing rooting hormone powders or solutions can promote the formation of adventitious roots at the cut site. This occurs because auxins stimulate cell division and elongation in the undifferentiated cells near the cut, leading to the initiation and growth of roots that help the cutting establish itself as a new, independent plant.
