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Match the following concerning the activity/function and the phytohormone involved:-
(a) | Fruit ripener | (i) | Abscisic acid |
(b) | Herbicide | (ii) | |
(c) | Bolting agent | (iii) | |
(d) | Stress hormone | (iv) | Ethephon |
Select the correct option from following:-
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Phytohormone | Activity |
Abscisic acid | It is a stress hormone. It induces seed dormancy and is responsible for the closure of stomata. |
Gibberellins are responsible for inducing bolting in cabbage. | |
It is a synthetic auxin, that is used as a herbicide. | |
Ethephon | It is broken down as and released as ethylene in plants that fastens the ripening of fruits. |
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