Name a plant hormone that helps in ripening of fruits.

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Ethylene is a gaseous plant hormone that causes the ripening of fruits. It is synthesized in a large amount in the fruits and tissues undergoing ripening and senescence, respectively. Ethylene is commonly used in agricultural practice. Ethephon is used as a source of ethylene for this purpose.

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