Hormone responsible for senescence is :
Correct answer: A. ABA
- A. ABA
- B. Auxin
- C. GA
- D. Cytokinin
Explanation
(a) : Abscisic acid is a growth inhibiting phytohormone. It induces senescence in leaves by promoting the degradation of chlorophyll and proteins. Auxin is a growth promoting phytohomone that results in cell division, cell enlargement and apical dominance. Cytokinin is a growth promoting phytohormone that causes cell division, morphogenesis and seedling growth. Gibberellins are growth promoting phytohormone that results in overcoming seed dormancy and bolting.
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