_____ are the plant hormones which are widely used in horticulture and food industries.

Gibberellins

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Ethylene

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Abscisic Acid

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Cytokinins

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The correct option is A
Gibberellins

Gibberellins are the plant hormones which are widely used in horticulture and food industries. These hormones enhance longitudinal growth of internodes in dwarf plants. They are also used to elongate the length of grapes and apples and also to improve their shape. Gibberellic acid also speeds up malting process during brewing of beverages.

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Which of the following is not associated with growth of plants?

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(d) Abscisic acid

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