1. Auxins are phytohormones which promote longitudinal growth in plants.
2. The term auxin usually refers to a chemical compound called Jndole Acetic Acid (IAA) which is the principal nature auxine.
3. IAA promotes growth and elongation of stems, roots and enlargement of many fruits.
4. Auxins are known to loosen the cellulose frame work of cell wall which helps in cell enlargement.
5. Auxins promotes cell division in vascular cambium and also root initiation.
6. Auxins are also responsible for bending of plants in response to light (phototropism) and also to the gravity stimulus (Geotropism).
7. Auxin is responsible for Apical dominance.
8. A large number of auxins are synthesized by artificial methods in chemical laboratories.
9. Substances like Naphthalene Acetic Acid (NAA) and Indole Butyric Acid (IBA) are used for inducing roots in cuttings.
10. Auxin spray can prevent premature fruit drop .
11. Auxin is also known to inhibit the abscission of leaves and fruits.
