The plant hormone controlling fruit ripening is

The Plant Hormone Controlling Fruit Ripening Is Biology Question

The plant hormone controlling fruit ripening is

Options

(a) ethylene
(b) kinetin
(c) I.A.A.
(d) GA

Correct Answer:

ethylene

Explanation:

Ethylene (gaseous hormone) aids in ripening of climacteric fruits and dehiscence of dry fruits. It is used to induce artificial ripening of the fruits, e.g., apple, mango, bananas etc. Climacteric fruits are fleshy fruits which show a sudden sharp rise of respiration rate at the time of ripening.

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Topics: Plant Growth and Development (126)
Subject: Biology (4253)

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