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Gibberellins are used to increase the commercial value of leafy vegetables by ___

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Root Shortening

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Shoot expansion

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Leaf expansion

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Root elongation

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Solution

The correct option is B Shoot expansion
Gibberellins are growth hormones that stimulate cell elongation and cause plants to grow taller. Gibberellins also have a role in other plant processes, such as stem elongation, germination, flowering, and fruit ripening.
So the correct option is B, Shoot expansion

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