wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
3
You visited us 3 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Fruit and leaf drop at early stages can be prevented by the application of:

A
Cytokinins
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Ethylene
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Auxins
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
Gibberellic acid
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C Auxins
Auxins are generally produced by the growing apices of the stems and roots.

They help to initiate rooting in stem cuttings, which are widely used for plant tissue culture.

They also help to prevent fruit and leaf drop at early stages.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon