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Cut or excised leaves remain green for long if induced to root or dipped in

1. gibberellins
2. cytokinins
3. auxins
4. ethylene

Correct answer: cytokinins

Solution

Cytokinins delay senescence, so cut or excised leaves stay green longer when treated with them. They help maintain chlorophyll and protein synthesis, which preserves leaf freshness.

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