Which combination of hormones can be applied to artificially induce flowering in pineapple plants throughout the year to increase yield?

Cytokinin and abscisic acid

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Auxin and ethylene

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Gibberellin and cytokinin

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Gibberellin and abscisic acid

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Solution

The correct option is B Auxin and ethylene
Auxin is required for flowering in pineapple while ethylene is required to initiate flowering and for production of synchronised fruit set in pineapple. Thus, auxin and ethylene can be applied to artificially induce flowering in pineapple plants throughout the year to increase yield.

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Hormones	Function
1.Ethylene	i. Helps in cell division.
2.Gibberellin	ii. Induces dormancy in buds and seeds
3.Cytokinin	iii. Helps in the ripening of fruit
4.Abscisic acid	iv. Causes bolting in plants