The plant hormone which promotes parthenocarpy (formation of seedless fruit) is

Auxins

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Gibberellins

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Ethylene

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is D Both A and B
In horticulture, artificial parthenocarpy is a process used for production of fruits without reproduction and this results in fruits with no seeds. Several growth hormones like Auxins, Gibberellins, Cytokinins are used in stimulating the formation of parthenocarpic fruits.
On the other hand, 'Ethylene' is used in ripening of fruits, flower growth etc.
So, both A and B are correct.

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