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Storage sprouting of potato can be preve...

Storage sprouting of potato can be prevented by

A

IAA

B

Maleic hydrazide

C

Cytokinins

D

Gibberellins

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B
(b) Maleic hydraide : It is a growth retardant which checks cell division. So during seed storage this is applied for checking sprouting of potato tubers so that the important of potato may not be lowered down.
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