Read the following statements :
Statement-I : GAs delay senescence while ABA promotes senescence.
Statement-II : The antagonism between GAs and ABA is an important factor that regulates the developmental transition from embryogenesis to seed germination.
In light of the given statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

Statement I is correct, but statement II is incorrect.

Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

In most cases, ABA acts as an antagonist to GAs.

ABA has a wide range of effects on plant growth and development. It acts as a general plant growth inhibitor and an inhibitor of plant metabolism. ABA inhibits seed germination.

GAs produce a wide range of physiological responses in the plants. They are growth promoters responsible for increasing the length of grape stalks, apple fruit elongation, promoting senescence.
,increase sugarcane yield, hasten maturity in juvenile conifers

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