Sprouting of potato during storage is due toa. ABA b. auxinc. cytokinind. gibberellinwhich is used to inhibit sprouting of potatoes for storage?a. gibberellinsb. auxins c. methyl ester of NAAd. IAA

Hi Swechha,

Two phytohormones, ABA and ethylene, are supposed to suppress tuber sprouting; however, the exact role of ethylene remains to be elucidated. Cytokinins and gibberellins are required for bud break and sprout growth, respectively. So, The correct option is A.

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