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Which among the following plant hormone inhibits plant growth?

A

Cytokinins

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B

Gibberellins

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C

Auxins

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D

Abscisic acid

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Solution

The correct option is D Abscisic acid
Abscisic acid is the plant hormone that is responsible for inhibiting growth. The hormone causes inhibition in the growth of the roots and shoots. The hormone also causes abscission, which is the falling of the leaves, fruits and flowers.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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