Question

Physiological effects of gibberellins are _______.

1. Removal of genetic dwarfism

2. Inhibition of seed germination

3. Promoting bolting and flowering

4. Formation of more male flowers in cucurbita

• A. 2 alone incorrect
• B. 2 and 4 are correct
• C. 3 and 4 are correct
• D. 1,3, and 4 are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is D

1,3, and 4 are correct

Genetically dwarf maize and pea plants can be made tall by gibberellins. They also promote bolting and flowering . In cucurbita and cannabis more male flowers than female flowers are formed by their action. Gibberellins are known for inducing seed germination as they mobilize reserve food material hence are widely used for malting process in brewing industry.