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Agriculture · Q922

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 922

Q922

Which hormone is used for degreening of citrus fruits?

A.
GA3
B.
Ethylene
Answer
C.
Auxins
D.
ABA

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Ethylene is the chemical hormone used for degreening of citrus fruits.
Degreening is the process of removal of green colour from the skin of citrus fruit to show it is ripe and increase its market value. In this process, the measured amounts of ethylene gas are exposed to fruits under a controlled environment with specific temperatures and humidity.