Potato sprouting during storage can be prevented by

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Maleic hydrazide

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Solution

The correct option is D Maleic hydrazide
Stored potato are prevented from sprouting by applying plant hormones. Potato sprouting during storage can be prevented by maleic hydrazide. It is used as a sprout inhibitor. It blocks cell division, however, cell elongation is not affected.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Maleic hydrazide'.

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