What are plant hormones? Give four different types of plant hormones and state their functions briefly.

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The chemical compounds released by stimulated cells for control and coordination in plants are called plant hormones or phytohormones. 

Four different types of hormones are : 

(i) Auxin - Controls growth 

(ii) Gibbereilins - Growth of stem 

(iii) Cytokinin - Promotes cell division 

(iv) Abscisic acid - Inhibits growth, wilting of leaves 

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