Q1
Which of the following is not an anti gibberellin or growth retardant?
A.
Phosfon D
B.
Cycocel
C.
Amo-1618
D.
Benzyl adenine
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Benzyl adenine is not an anti-gibberellin or growth retardant. It is a first-generation synthetic cytokinin that elicits plant growth and development responses, setting blossoms and stimulating fruit richness by stimulating cell division. It is an inhibitor of respiratory kinase in plants.Gibberellin is a plant hormone found in seeds, young leaves and roots that cause excessive growth.