The shedding of leaves, flowering or fruits due to change in the hormonal balance in plant is referred as ..............

Senescence

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Abscission

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Photoperiodism

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Vernalisation

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The correct option is B Abscission
Abscission refers to the process by which a plant drops one or more of its parts, such as leaf, fruit, flower or seed. It is promoted a phytohormone called as abscissic acid. It is thus called as an inhibting hormone in plants.

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The phenomenon of shedding of leaves and the fruits by the plant is known as abscission.

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