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

A
Cytokinins
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Ethylene
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Auxins
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Gibberellic acid
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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.

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