Biotechnology: Principle and ProcessHard
Question
Which one among the following chemicals is used for causing defoliation of forest trees ?
Options
A.Amo-1618
B.Phosphon-D
C.Malic hydrazide
D.2, 4-D
Solution
2, 4-D (2, 4 Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid) is an auxin hormone. It overstimulates the growth activities of the cellsof the root due to which roots get destroyed and thus plants finally destroyed. 2, 4-D is used as a defoliant for broad leaves dicots (mainly weeds).
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