Which Group of Plant Hormones Was Discovered While Solving a Disease

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which group of plant hormones was discovered while solving a disease of rice called bakanae, or "foolish seedling disease," where plants grow overly tall and spindly?

• A) Auxin
• B) Cytokinin
• C) Gibberellins
• D) Brassinosteroids
• E) Ethylene

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