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Rooting in stem cuttings is commonly stimulated by using

A
benzylaminopurine
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abscisic acid
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ethylene
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indole butyric acid
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Solution

The correct option is D indole butyric acid
Rooting in stem cuttings is stimulated by using indole butyric acid (IBA).
Ethylene has been recently shown to negatively regulate root meristem size through inhibiting cell proliferation in the root meristem. However, together with auxin in certain specified concentrations, ethylene can act together with auxin for root formation. So, root development and elongation regulated by ethylene are auxin dependent.
Abscisic acid in general is a plant growth inhibitor.
Benzylaminopurine is a cytokinin. A higher concentration of cytokinin causes inhibition of root formation and promotes adventitious shoot formation. A higher auxin to cytokinin ratio, however can induce root formation.

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