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Gibberellin application to a plant brings about

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Leaf fall

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Diversification of root system

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Elongation of shoot system

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Delay in senescence

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Solution

The correct option is C Elongation of shoot system
Gibberellin is a plant hormone which helps in longitudinal growth of the stem. The rapid shoot elongation of rosette plant is called bolting. Bolting needs either long days or cold treatment. Gibberellin application to a plant brings about elongation of shoot system under normal conditions.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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