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    Question

    Cut or excised leaves remain green for long if induced

    to root or dipped in_____
    A gibberellins Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B cytokinins Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C auxins Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ethylene Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Cytokinin are plant growth hormones which are basic in nature cytokinins induce formation of new leaves chloroplasts in heaves, which inturn keeps the leaves green for a longer duration of time. Cytokinins applied to marketed vegetables can keep them fresh for several days. Shelf life of cut shoots and flowers is krolonged by employing the hormones.

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