Fruit and leaf drop at early stages can be prevented by the application of
Cytokinins
Ethylene
Auxins
Gibberellic acid
As learnt
Auxin -
Tryptophan is the precursor of Indole acetic acid (IAA, natural auxin). Important biassay of auxins are Avena curvature test and cross root inhibition test.
- wherein
Discovered by Went.
NAA and 2,4-D are auxins which prevent fruit drop in tomato and citrus respectively.
Option 1)
Cytokinins
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Option 2)
Ethylene
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Option 3)
Auxins
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Option 4)
Gibberellic acid
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