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A hormone delaying senescence is...

A hormone delaying senescence is

A

Cytokinins

B

Auxins

C

Gibberellins

D

Ascorbic acid

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Cytokinins delay in senescence (ageing) of leaves and other organs by controlling protein synthesis and mobilisation of nutrients as resources.
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