NEET2026BotanyPlant - Growth and DevelopmentActual
Which of the following plant growth regulators promotes internode elongation prior to flowering in cabbage ?
Options
- AEthephon
- BAbscisic acid
- CGibberellin
- DIndole butyric acid
Correct answer
C. Gibberellin
Step-by-step solution
Gibberellins promote internode elongation just prior to flowering in rosette plants like cabbage, beet, and many other plants with a rosette habit. This phenomenon is known as bolting. Ethephon is a source of ethylene, which promotes fruit ripening and abscission. Abscisic acid acts as a general plant growth inhibitor and stress hormone. Indole butyric acid is a synthetic auxin widely used to induce rooting in stem cuttings. Answer: Gibberellin