2,4-D is a synthetic plant auxin used as a weedkiller. Researchers tested how effective different 2,4-D treatments were at controlling the weed Conyza canadensis in maize, Zea mays, fields. The findings are given in Table 5.1.
(a(i))[4]
Maize farmers who had been using treatment C were told by the researchers to move to treatment F. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of changing to treatment F.
(a(ii))[2]
Suggest two factors that could reduce the effectiveness of 2,4-D.
(a(iii))[3]
Explain how 2,4-D acts as a weedkiller.
(b)[2]
Auxin makes the shoots of a plant grow away from gravity. State the name of this response.
Worked solution & mark scheme
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