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What are the physiological processes that are regulated by ethylene in plants?

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Ethylene is one of the plant growth regulators. It has several applications which include:
  • The regulator is responsible for the ripening of the fruit.
  • The hormone causes the formation of a hook at the tip of the plumule.
  • The hormone stimulates the formation of adventitious roots and root hairs.
  • The hormone inhibits the process of flowering.
  • The hormone enhances the process of ageing or senescence.
  • The regulator also promotes the process of abscission of leaves.

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