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Factors Affecting Plant Growth

Ethephon is a

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Ethephon is a

A

Growth promoter

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Growth inhibitor

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Neither growth

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Both growth promoter and inhibitor

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Solution

The correct option is B
Growth inhibitor

Ethylene(ethephon) is a gaseous hormone which plays an essential role in a myriad of plant developmental processes, both by stimulation and inhibition of growth.

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