NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyPlant - Growth and DevelopmentPractice
The plant hormone that induces cell proliferation, plant growth and development, triggers callus differentiation, embryogenesis, maintenance of root and shoot meristems, keeps the cut flowers and vegetable fresh is
Options
- AGibberellins
- BCytokinins
- CAuxins
- DEthylene
Correct answer
B. Cytokinins
Step-by-step solution
Cytokinins induce cell proliferation, trigger callus differentiation to shoot when applied with auxins, plant growth and development, embryogenesis, maintenance of root and shoot meristems. Cytokinins are sprayed to increase the shelf life of vegetables and cut flowers. The main reason behind this is that the cytokinin increases the retention of chlorophyll and delayed senescence in leaves.