It takes very long time for pineapple plants to produce flowers. Which combination of hormones can be applied to artificially induce flowering in pineapple plants throughout the year to increase yield?
A
Auxin and Ethylene
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B
Gibberellin and Cytokinin
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C
Gibberellin and Abscisic acid
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D
Cytokinin and Abscisic acid
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Solution
The correct option is A Auxin and Ethylene Auxins and ethylene are used to promote flowering in pineapples. Plant hormone auxin induces flowering in pineapple. Ethylene also helps in synchronization of flowering and fruit set up in pineapple.