NEET Biology question

Cut flowers and vegetables can be kept fresh for a long period by applying which plant hormone?

(A)Gibberellins
(B)CytokininsCorrect
(C)Auxins
(D)Ethylene

Answer: (B)

Solution

**Cytokinins** promote nutrient mobilisation and delay leaf/organ senescence (the Richmond–Lang effect, NCERT Section 15.4.3.3), keeping cut flowers and green vegetables fresh for longer periods. The correct option is (b). Cytokinins delay

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