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What herbicides would cause anthocyanin to form in plants leaves in summer causing them to turn red?
Tami1961
my guess in that herbicides impacting the photosynthetic apparatus would be more likely to induce foliar anthocyanin accumulation compared with herbicides with modes of action unrelated to photosynthesis (like glyphosate). The anthocyanin accumulation is probably an attempt on the part of the plant to screen from excess radiation a damaged photosynthetic apparatus.
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What do general herbicides do?
Herbicides are members of the group of pesticides; thet are used to kill plants unwanted by the human beings.
What is the chemical that prevents the growth of unwanted plants?
herbicides
Which chemical which prevent growth of unwanted plants are?
herbicides
The chemicals which prevent the growth of unwanted plants are?
herbicides
Do some red colour leaves under go photosynthesis?
Maybe. Chlorophyll is what colours leaves green, and is what is responsible for photosynthesis. Although leaves may not appear green that may be because another agent (for example, Anthocyanin, a pigment that appears in the sugar of plants) is overpowering the colour of the chlorophyll, but it may still be present in the leaves and therefore these leaves may be undergoing photosynthesis.
Why herbicides used?
To suppress unwanted plants referred to as "weeds".
Is insecticide and herbicides are preservatives?
I believe you are asking if insecticides and herbicides are used as preservatives. If so, the answer is no. Insecticides kill insects that might damage plants. Herbicides are used to kill plants ( usually as a weed control ). Both are NOT good to consume on fruits and vegetables. They are poisons.
How do some auxins act as selective herbicides?
A herbicide that only kills certain types of plants as opposed to others. Most selective herbicides kill dicotyledonous plants, and do not affect monocotyledonous plants. See related question
What does anthocyanin do in plants?
Anthocyanins have many functions in plants. First they are brightly pigmented molecules, used in flowers to attract pollinators. They are also responsible for the color in leaves during autumn. Because they are pigmented, they can act as a plant's "sunscreen" protecting it from bleaching by the sun. Lastly, anthocyanins are powerfulantioxidants, which protect plants from the damage of oxygen radicals.
Why are herbicides used in deforestation?
they are used to kill un wanted plants
Do weeds have pigment?
Yes, weeds have pigments. Pigmentation perhaps most famously is involved in the different colors of flowers and leaves on plants, be they weeds or not. For example, anthocyanin produces purple-colored petals on native, ornamental, weedy and wild flowers.
What does phycoerythrin do to magenta colored plants?
there is no phycoerythrin present in plants it is only found in red algae, cyanobacteria, cynelles, cryptomaonads and glaucophytes. so in higher plants must be anthocyanin.
