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Agriculture · Q1028

Horticulture

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 1028

Q1028

Highest rate of ethylene synthesis is seen in

A.
Pineapple
B.
Mango
C.
Passion fruit
Answer
D.
Grapes

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The highest rate of ethylene synthesis is seen in Passion fruit.
Passion fruits are the highest ethylene producers among all fruits with a production range of 160 - 370 µl/kg hr at 20°C (68°F) at their climacteric peak.
Exposure of mature-green passion fruits to 100 ppm ethylene for 1 - 2 days accelerates their ripening.