Q72
The strongest chemical agent for breaking dormancy is
A.
Potassium nitrate
AnswerB.
Ethylene
C.
Gibberellin
D.
Cumerin
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Dormancy is a strategical condition of higher plants to survive adverse conditions by pausing growth and development, and it can occur in any organ like seeds or buds, etc. It can be controlled both by genetic and environmental factors. While Potassium nitrate is the strongest chemical used for breaking dormancy.