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Seed dormancy can be broken by the following combination of chemicals

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`GA_(3)`, IAA, ABA

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`KNO_(3), GA_(3)` and ethylene chlorohydrin

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NAA, 2, 4, 5-T and IAA

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ABA, BAP and `GA_(3)`

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Seed Dormancy**: Seed dormancy refers to a state in which seeds are unable to germinate despite favorable conditions. This dormancy is often due to a hard seed coat or other physiological factors. 2. **Identifying Chemicals Involved**: The question asks for a combination of chemicals that can break seed dormancy. Common chemicals involved in seed dormancy include: - Abscisic Acid (ABA) - Auxins (IAA) - Gibberellins (GA3) - Potassium Nitrate (KNO3) - Ethylene 3. **Analyzing Each Chemical**: - **Abscisic Acid (ABA)**: This hormone promotes seed dormancy. Therefore, it is not useful for breaking dormancy. - **Auxins (IAA)**: Auxins also promote seed dormancy, making them ineffective for breaking dormancy. - **Gibberellins (GA3)**: This hormone is known to promote germination and break dormancy, making it a suitable candidate. - **Potassium Nitrate (KNO3)**: KNO3 is effective in breaking seed dormancy by softening the seed coat, allowing for germination. - **Ethylene**: This hormone can also help in breaking dormancy by promoting ripening and germination processes. 4. **Selecting the Correct Combination**: From the analysis, the combination of chemicals that can effectively break seed dormancy includes: - Gibberellins (GA3) - Potassium Nitrate (KNO3) - Ethylene 5. **Final Answer**: The correct combination of chemicals that can break seed dormancy is **KNO3, GA3, and Ethylene**.
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