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| Q. |
The gas used for artificial fruit ripening of green fruit is – |
| A. | Ethylene |
| B. | Acetylene |
| C. | Ethane |
| D. | Methane |
| Answer» A. Ethylene | |
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Explanation: Ethylene can promote ripening in tomatoes, bananas, citrus, pineapples, dates, persimmons, pears, apples, melons, mangos, avocados, papayas and jujubes - a clear indication that the action of ethylene is general and widespread amongst a number of fruits. It is clear that ethylene is a ripening hormone - a chemical substance produced by fruits with the specific biological phenomenon of accelerating the normal process of fruit maturation and senescence. |
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