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Gib vs Auxin

Like Mr. McAlpine, I of course only post to stimulate activity on the
list since I actually know everything    (JUST KIDDING!) but I am
wondering what anyone would have to say to someone with the following
point of view: 
 
"Auxin must be a germinating hormone as well as a rooting hormone
because that is the first thing that seeds do when they germinate, make
a root, and conversely, therefore, gibberellin must be a rooting
hormone" 
 
Has anyone EVER heard of artificially-applied auxins, rather than
gibberellins having any positive effect on germination? Why might this
be unlikely, technically? Might there be life-forms in the soil which
manufacture or excrete auxin? 

Many thanks.

Rob
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