alleryThe compound most widely used as a source of ethylene in agriculture is
ADaminozide
BPaclobutrazol
CEthephon
DChlormequat
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Ethephon
Ethephon is absorbed in aqueous solution and releases ethylene slowly inside the plant.
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