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14 PlPhysiol
14 PlPhysiol
- Auxin concentrated
on dark side
- Induces cell
expansion /
elongation
Auxin
2) Functions in gravitropism
= movement relative to
gravity
Shoots negatively gravitropic
Photoreceptor proteins
Two forms:
P r = absorbs red light, converted to P fr
P fr = absorbs far red light, converted to P r
red light
Pr P
far red light
Phytochromes
1) Involved in seed
germination
Only P fr form
(after exposure to
red light) will
cause seeds to
germinate:
Fig. 39.18
Transport of water and sugar in
plants
• Chapter 36
How does water get up a tree?
Transpiration Cohesion Tension Mechanism
Transpiration, evaporation of water from leaves, moves
water molecules in xylem up from the roots
WATER
FLOW
WATER
FLOW