Ethephon hastens ripening of tomatoes and apples by releasing which PGR?
AABA
BIAA
CGA3
DEthylene
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Ethylene
Ethephon is absorbed and transported in the plant, where it slowly releases ethylene.
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