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What will happen to a ripe fruit placed in bag with raw fruits? Name the hormone responsible for it. What are other effects of this hormone on the plant?
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Solution
The raw fruits will ripen very quickly when placed in a sealed bag with a ripe fruit due to the action of a gaseous plant hormone called ethylene.
The hormone responsible for this rapid ripening process is ethylene.
Other effects of ethylene on plants:
- Promotes senescence: It accelerates the aging and natural falling of leaves and flowers.
- Breaks dormancy: It helps in breaking dormancy in some seeds and buds to start growth.
- Root development: It promotes the growth of roots and root hairs in some plants to increase water absorption.
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