NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyPlant - Growth and DevelopmentPractice
Senescence in plants is inhibited by
Options
- AEthylene
- BAuxin
- CCytokinin
- DAbscissic acid
Correct answer
C. Cytokinin
Step-by-step solution
Cytokinin delays the senescence (ageing) of leaves and other organs by controlling protein synthesis and mobilization of resources (Disappearance of chlorophyll). It is called the Richmond-Lang effect. It was reported by Richmond and Lang (1957) while working on detached leaves of Xanthium .