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Name the hormone responsible for ripening of fruits?

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  1. Ethylene stimulates ripening of fruit such as tomatoes, lemons, oranges etc. It also increases the rate of respiration.
  2. It also regulate abscission and senescence.
  3. It is also responsible for breaking dormancy.

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