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"Foolish seedling" disease of rice led to the discovery of:

  1. A
    GA
  2. B
    ABA
  3. C
    2, 4-D
  4. D
    IAA

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The Bakanae or "foolish seedling" disease of rice, caused by the fungus , led to the discovery of Gibberellins (GA). The fungus produced excess GA, causing the seedlings to grow abnormally tall and thin.

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"Foolish seedling" disease of rice led to the discovery of:
A
GA
B
ABA
C
2, 4-D
D
IAA

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