A farmer wishes to induce 'bolting' or rapid stem elongation in a rosette plant like cabbage. Which hormone should be applied commercially?
Q1. A farmer wishes to induce 'bolting' or rapid stem elongation in a rosette plant like cabbage. Which hormone should be applied commercially?
Answer: Gibberellins
Explanation: Gibberellins induce bolting and stem elongation; Abscisic acid fails because it is a growth inhibitor that promotes dormancy and abscission.