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The growth regulator that retards ageing of plant organs is called as

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Auxin
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Gibberellin
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Cytokinin
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Abscisic acid
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The correct option is C Cytokinin
Cytokinins have a striking quality to retard senescence (i.e., process of ageing) in plants. External application of cytokinins delay the rate of chlorophyll disappearance and protein degradation which usually accompanies the process of senescence in leaves.

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