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Read the following statements on plant growth and development. Which of the following is incorrect?

A

Parthenocarpy can be induced by auxins.

B

Plant growth regulators can be involved in promotion as well as inhibition of growth.

C

Dedifferentiation is a pre-requisite for re-differentiation.

D

Abscisic acid is a plant growth promoter.

Step-by-Step Solution

According to the textbook:

  • Statement A is correct: Auxins induce parthenocarpy, for example in tomatoes .
  • Statement B is correct: Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) are divided into two groups: growth promoters (e.g., auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins) and growth inhibitors (e.g., abscisic acid) .
  • Statement C is correct: Differentiated cells must first regain the capacity to divide (dedifferentiation) to form meristems (like cork cambium), which then produce cells that mature again (redifferentiation) .
  • Statement D is incorrect: Abscisic acid (ABA) is primarily a plant growth inhibitor and an inhibitor of plant metabolism, often called the 'stress hormone' .
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