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Question
Which of the following statement is not true for gibberellin?
Options
GA3 is the most common and biologically active form of gibberellin
It application causes stem elongation of genetically dwarf maize plants
It prevents bolting in plants
It promotes seed germination in cereals like wheat and barley
MCQ
Solution
It prevents bolting in plants.
Explanation:
Bolting is a plant survival mechanism that is caused by gibberellin treatment. It causes plant stem elongation. As a result, gibberellins encourage bolting, hence this assertion is false.
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Types of Plant Hormones: Gibberellins
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