Question

Silver thiosulphate is added to culture medium as it helps to

a.

maintain the pH

b.

remove toxic phenolics from plant cells

c.

prevent the gaseous plant hormone, ethylene dioxide from accumulating to detrimental condition.

d.

all of the above

Answer: (c).prevent the gaseous plant hormone, ethylene dioxide from accumulating to detrimental condition.

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