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Read the statements about ethylene given below and select the statements that are correct.
a. Ethylene is a simple gaseous PGR.
b. Ethylene breaks seed & bud dormancy.
c. Ethylene is used to initiate flowering .
d. Ethylene promotes root growth & root hair formation .

A

b,c, and d are correct

B

Only 'a' is correct

C

b and d are correct

D

a , b , c and d are correct

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The correct Answer is:
D
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