NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyPlant - Growth and DevelopmentPractice
Which of the following phytohormones are used to hasten the process of maturation in conifers?
Options
- AABA
- BAuxin
- CGibberellin
- DCytokinin
Correct answer
C. Gibberellin
Step-by-step solution
Gibberellin is one of the growth hormones which promotes growth by inducing elongation in the axis of the plant. It has effects like longer leaves, long internodes, etc. Spraying juvenile conifers with GAs hastens the maturity period, thus leading to early seed production.