Name the hormone responsible for ripening of fruits.

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Ethylene:
Ethylene is a gaseous hormone produced in plants, majorly during the ripening of fruits.
This hormone promotes the ripening of fruits and induces the transverse growth of plants.
Ethylene also promotes the abscission of leaves, flowers and fruits and brings about senescence in leaves and flowers.

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