Maleic hydrazide is mainly used for

Growth retardants

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Stabilizers

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Growth stimulators

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Growth retardants
Maleic hydrazide is the compound which is commonly used to inhibit or retard the growth of plants. The compound is used to inhibit the germination or sprouting of the seeds. The compound can also be used for prevention of the growth of the adventitious buds in potatoes during the process of storage.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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