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Ageing of leaves is called...

Ageing of leaves is called

A

senescence

B

necrosis

C

photoperiodism

D

vernalisation

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Among of leaves is called senescence. It is the process of grwoing old, which occurs in all species and is typified by a gradual slowing down of rhetabolism and breakdown of tissues, often accompanied by endocrinal changes.
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