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Question
To increase sugar production in sugarcanes, they are sprayed with ______.
Options
IAA
Cytokinin
Gibberellin
Ethylene
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Solution
To increase sugar production in sugarcanes, they are sprayed with gibberellin.
Explanation:
Gibberellin lengthens the stem, increasing the quantity of sugar in the sugarcane.
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