Ethephon is a major source of

Auxin

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Cytokinin

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Ethylene

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Ethylene
Ethephon is the source of the plant growth hormone ethylene. The substance gets soluble in the water and the aqueous solution can be easily transported. Ethylene is slowly released from this solution which allows the ripening of the fruits and causes abscission of the cotton and walnut.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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