Q. The deteriorative processes in plants that naturally terminate their functional life, are collectively called
A) Wilting
B) Abscission
C) Plasmolysis
D) Senescence
Explanation
Senescence occurs prior to death of an organ or organism. It can be defined as the total sum of deteriorative processes that naturally terminate the functional life of an organism.
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