The following statements are given about plant growth hormones: I.Cytokinins suppress the synthesis of chlorophyll. II.Auxins control apical dominance. III.Gibberellins promote shoot elongation. IV.Abscisic acid enabling seeds to withstand desiccation. Which of the above statements are correct?

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‘Cytokinin’ delay the senescence of leaves and prevents chlorophyll degradation. It can be shown by rapid bioassay technique. Cytokinin treated leaf tips retards the process of chlorophyll degradation as compared to untreated leaf discs.

Q. The following statements are given about plant growth hormones: I.Cytokinins suppress the synthesis of chlorophyll. II.Auxins control apical dominance. III.Gibberellins promote shoot elongation. IV.Abscisic acid enabling seeds to withstand desiccation. Which of the above statements are correct?

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