STANDARDBotany-Plant Growth Regulators

STANDARD Botany Growth Inhibitors MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

Leaf abscission, fruit fall, bud dormancy occurs by which phytohormone

A

Auxin

B

Cytokinin

C

Gibberellins

D

Abscisic acid

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Abscisic acid is a mildly acidic growth inhibitor that promotes abscission, inhibit protein and RNA synthesis as a result senescence of leaves are stimulated, inhibition of seed germination, dormancy of buds and seeds.

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