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Which of the following phytohormones promotes nutrient mobilization which helps in the delay of leaf senescence in plants?
Explanation
Cytokinins delay senescence via nutrient mobilization (Richmond-Lang effect).
Detailed Solution
Cytokinins promote cell division and direct mobilization of nutrients towards developing and mature tissues, helping to delay senescence (Richmond-Lang effect).