Question

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
The ripening of fruits can be accelerated by:

• A. artificially adding ethylene gas to the atmosphere surrounding them
• B. warming the surroundings artificially
• C. keeping the fruits in a refrigerator
• D. reducing water supply to the plant when the fruits are maturing

Answer 1

The correct option is A artificially adding ethylene gas to the atmosphere surrounding them

Ethylene is highly effective in fruit ripening. It enhances the respiration rate during ripening of the fruits.

So, the correct option is 'artificially adding ethylene gas to the atmosphere surrounding them'.