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BotanyPlant Growth and DevelopmentPlant Growth RegulatorsEasy2 minPYQ_2020
BotanyEasysingle choice
How does ethephon increases the yield of cucumber?
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B
Solution:
Ethylene is one of the plant growth regulator and it is in gaseous form. It promotes senescence and abscission of plant organs. Mainly observed in leaf and flower. Ethephon is a the most widely used source of ethylene. Its aqueous solution is easily absorbed and transported within the plant. It releases ethylene slowly within the plant useful in fruit ripening. Also, it is useful in increasing yield of cucumber by promoting female flower.
Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:BotanyTopic:Plant Growth and DevelopmentSubtopic:Plant Growth Regulators
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