Which of the following plant leaves are used to protect the seed from the insects?

Neem leaves

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Mango leaves

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Guava leaves

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Neem leaves
Neem plant leaves are used to defense seeds against insects. It contains various compounds which act as insecticides. For example, one of the neem component, azadirachtin, interrupts metamorphosis of insect larvae. Another neem component, salannin, acts as insect repellent.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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