Final Words

We've seen how plants are able to adapt to its surroundings, create, repair and control growth (speed up/ slow down) with its surroundings. These are some of the functions that I reckon would be beneficial to the human race. So I'd like to leave you with this thought... HOW'RE WE GONNA HARNESS THIS ABILITY ?!?

It's been a fun journey, this past few weeks or so. Hope y'all found this an eventful and interactive experience. Do keep your questions coming cause you know you can count on, the PLANTDOCTOR.

Cons of plant hormones

Have you ever heard of the phrase ‘green thumbs’? I’m sure that we all know what this means: a person that has a way with plants.

It’s unfair, but it’s true: some people just have the ability to miraculously revive dying plants, while plants literally wither away at some people’s touch. However, no matter how talented you are, there is no way that you can let plants thrive without hard work and determination.

There is a certain kind of satisfaction in watching all your hard work pay off. Personally, I believe that that is what makes gardening so attractive: to watch the blooming of a plant and know that you have played an active role in helping it to thrive.

What would then happen if we are able to manipulate plant hormones? Sure, you would be able to get increased and better crop production and all that, but…What happens to all the mystery in gardening? What happens to all the hard work? Think about this: what would you prefer, a plant that you put incredible amounts of work and love in and flowered or a plant that just flowered at like, say, the snap of your fingers?

I’ll tell you what. Gardening would lose its appeal. It just would’t be worthwhile, and frankly speaking, a little stupid to spend tons of effort on one plant when you could just spray some substances and improve a whole field of plants.

Ardent gardeners should not use plant hormones. With it…There’s just no appeal in it anymore. No need for hard work, nor effort…We are just playing god with the plants ruining the beauty and mysticism of mother nature.

Think about what I said, people. This is theplantdoctor signing off.

Pros of Plant Hormones

Plant hormones inhibits root growth, seed germination, stimulates fruit ripening and many more. With hormones, plants can start to grow faster and better. For example, auxin is applied in strawberries to produce seedless strawberries and prevent premature fruit drop. We have learnt about the plant's amazing ability to create and repair new cells. Imagine the great things we can do if we can harness this exceptional ability and apply it to the human anatomy. We can modify the hormone such that its effects can be quickly seen. So plant hormones are very useful and aids in our daily lives.

Now Plant Guru is signing off! Have a plant day!!