Plant Growth and Development Question 49
49. Ethylene gas is used for
[1995]
(a) growth of plants
(b) delaying fruit’s abscission
(c) ripening of fruits
(d) stopping the leaf abscission
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Answer : c
Hints & Solutions
(c) Ethylene is a gaseous plant hormone which plays an important role in fruit ripening. In the presence of ethylene there is an increase in the rate of respiration.
