Under drought the sorghum plants synthesize Dhurin in
A. Roots
B. Shoots
C. Leaves
D. None of these
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Dhurrin is a cyanogenic glycoside produced in sorghum and many other plants.It is synthesized in the shoot tip of the sorghum plant. Production of dhurrin in sorghum occurs in drought conditions and is regulated at the transcriptional level and varies depending on the plant's age and available nutrients.
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