and break seed dormancy and promote germination.

Ethylene

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Abscisic acid

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Cytokinin

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Gibberellin

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The correct option is D Gibberellin
Cytokinin and gibberellin are growth promoters that help in breaking seed dormancy when the conditions are appropriate and hence promote germination.

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and break seed dormancy and promote germination.

The correct option is D GibberellinCytokinin and gibberellin are growth promoters that help in breaking seed dormancy when the conditions are appropriate and hence promote germination.

The correct option is D Gibberellin
Cytokinin and gibberellin are growth promoters that help in breaking seed dormancy when the conditions are appropriate and hence promote germination.