The substance that triggers the fall of mature leaves and fruits from plants is due to
(a) auxin
(b) gibberellin
(c) abscisic acid
(d) cytokinin

(c) abscisic acid

A layer of abscission is formed by abscisic acid. This layer separates the leaf’s living tissue from the other parts.

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