Plant Growth And Development Question 175
Question: Specific property attributed to gibberellins is [CPMT 1975, 84; DPMT 1984, 90; MP PMT 1987, 90; BHU 1983; KCET 2004]
Options:
A) Shortening of genetically tall plants
B) Elongation of genetically dwarf plant
C) Promotion of rooting
D) Yellowing of young leaves
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Gibberellins are weakly acidic hormones having gibbane ring structure which cause cell elongation of intact plants in general and increased internodal lenght of genetically dwarfed plants (i.e., corn, pea) in particular.
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