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BotanyPlant Growth and DevelopmentSenescenceEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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Senescence in plants is inhibited by

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Answer:
C
Solution:

Cytokinin delays the senescence (ageing) of leaves and other organs by controlling protein synthesis and mobilization of resources (Disappearance of chlorophyll). It is called the Richmond-Lang effect. It was reported by Richmond and Lang (1957) while working on detached leaves ofXanthium.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:BotanyTopic:Plant Growth and DevelopmentSubtopic:Senescence
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