STANDARDBotany-Plant Growth Regulators
STANDARD Botany Ethephon MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Which of the following statements are false regarding ethephon? (A) A source of ethylene. (B) It is slowly absorbed and transported within the plant to release ethylene rapidly. (C) It causes reduced abscission in flowers and fruits.
A
(A)
B
(B)
C
(C)
D
None of the above
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Ethephon is a source of ethylene and is used to promote abscission, not reduce it, in flowers and fruits.
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