Which of the following plant hormones exclusively promotes leaf aging and senescence?

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23 May 2018
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Among the listed plant hormones, abscisic acid is unique in its role as a promoter of leaf senescence. Gibberellins, cytokinins, and auxins generally delay aging processes, while abscisic acid triggers senescence and stress responses.

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