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Who used the term phytohormones for the plant hormone?

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Balls

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Morgan

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Went

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Thimann

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The correct option is D Thimann
The term 'phytohormone' was coined by Thimann in 1948. Phytohormones are found not only in higher plants, but in algae too, showing similar functions. He authored an influential book on plant hormones, 'phytohormones' in 1937.

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