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Plant Growth Regulators
Question

Match the following concerning the activity/ function and the phytohormone involved.

(a)Fruit ripener(i)Abscisic acid
(b)Herbicide(ii)GA3
(c)Bolting agent(iii)2, 4-D
(d)Stress hormone(iv)Ethephon

Select the correct option from following

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Solution

Fruit ripener – Ethephon (Hastens fruit ripening in tomatoes and apples)

Herbicide – 2, 4-D (Auxin)

Bolting agent – GA3 (Gibberellin); Gibberellins induce stem elongation in ‘rosette plants’ e.g., cabbage, beet, etc.

Stress hormone – Abscisic acid (ABA)

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