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Which one among the following chemical is wued for causing defoliation of for causing defoliation of forest trees

A

amo 1618

B

phosphonD

C

malic hydrazide

D

2,4-D

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24-D (2,4 dichlorophenoxy acetic acid) is an auxin hormone .It over stimulates the growth activites of the cells of the root due to which roots get destryotyed and thus plants finally destroyed 2.4 D is used as defoliant for broad leaves dicots (mainly weeds).
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