Which of the following plant hormone is responsible for ripening of fruits?

Charlene Samies

8 years ago

It was not until 1934 that Gane reported that plants synthesize ethylene. In 1935, Crocker proposed that ethylene was the plant hormone responsible for fruit ripening as well as senescence of vegetative tissues.

solomonade

8 years ago

Here is an explanation:

ethylene gas is a simple hydrocarbon produce in leaves stem and young fruit

Function of ethylene

it hasten the ripening of fruit

REF: essential biology page 402

Enesiabdulshakoor

1 year ago

Ethylene is the plant hormone responsible for the ripening of fruits. It acts as a signaling molecule to initiate and coordinate the ripening process. Here's why the other options are not correct:

Gibberellins: These hormones primarily promote stem elongation, seed germination, and flowering, but they do not directly trigger fruit ripening.
Abscisic acid: While it plays a role in stress responses and seed dormancy, it is not the key hormone in fruit ripening.
Cytokinins: These hormones promote cell division and delay senescence, which is the opposite of ripening.
Thus, the correct answer is:

C. Ethylene

Successfly

9 years ago

Ethylene is a gaseous hormone responsible for the ripening of fruits.

Ademunath

7 years ago

Correct...ethylene is responsible for ripening of fruits