Sprouting of potatoes in storage can be prevented by

malic hydrazide

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2, 4-D

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indole acetic acid

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naphthalene acetic acid

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The correct option is D naphthalene acetic acid
sprouting of potatoes stored above 21° C. (70°C F.) has been prevented for some time by treatments with the plant hormone, methyl ester of alpha-naphthaleneacetic acid.

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