MCQ : From which of the following plants Gibberellin was discovered ?

Question

From which of the following plants Gibberellin was discovered ?-

1. Rice plant
2. Wheat plant
3. Fungus
4. Algae

Answer

(c) fungus

Explanation:

Gibberellins were first discovered in Japan, from the fungus Gibberella fujikuroi. The fungus was responsible for causing bakanae disease in rice, which is characterized by excessive stem elongation, and was causing significant damage to rice crops.