Which of the following plant growth regulators is used as herbicide?
- Gibberellin
- 2,4-D
- Kinetin
- Abscisic acid
Answer
(2) 2,4-D
Solution
As per NCERT, auxins are widely used as herbicides; 2,4-D (2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid), a synthetic auxin, is used to kill dicotyledonous weeds without affecting mature monocotyledonous plants. It is used to prepare weed-free lawns.
Answer: (2)