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Assertion: Auxins help to prevent fruit and leaf drop at early stages.

Reason: Auxins promote the abscission of older mature leaves and fruits.

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If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
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If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
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The correct option is B If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
Auxin delays abscission of young leaves and fruits. Its effect is through non-formation of abscission zone below a leaf or fruit. Abscission zone cuts off nutrients and water supply. However, auxin promotes the abscission of mature or older leaves and fruits.

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