The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
Growth, differentiation and development are closely related events in the life of a plant. Development is sum of growth and differentiation. Development in plants is under control of both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Intrinsic factors include intracellular genetic factors and (intercellular factors growth regulators). Extrinsic factors are light, temperature, water, oxygen and nutrition, etc.