The plant hormone that promotes the formation of abscission layers and fruit ripening is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The plant hormone that promotes the formation of abscission layers and fruit ripening is:
A. Ethylene
B. Auxin
C. Cytokinin
D. Gibberellin
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Ethylene is a gaseous hormone that accelerates ripening, promotes leaf and fruit abscission, and senescence. Auxin and cytokinin promote growth, gibberellin elongation. Ethylene is used commercially for fruit ripening.

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