BotanyNEET 2023Plant growth regulators: auxin, gibberellin, cytokinin, ethylene, ABA

Plant Growth and Development

Spraying which of the following phytohormones on juvenile conifers helps hasten the maturity period, leading to early seed production?

A.Indole-3-butyric acid
B.Gibberellic acid✓
C.Zeatin
D.Abscisic acid

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