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Question
Name the plant hormones responsible for the following
- elongation of cells
- growth of stem
- promotion of cell division
- falling of senescent leaves.
Answer in Brief
Solution
- elongation of cells: Auxin.
- growth of stem: Gibberellins.
- promotion of cell division: Cytokinin.
- falling of senescent leaves: Abscisic acid.
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