Question

Which of the following is used in agriculture for ripening banana and mango?

• A. Ethephon
• B. ABA
• C. Gibberellin
• D. Cytokinin

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Ethephon

The correct Option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Ethephon is the artificial plant growth regulator which is used in ripening of various fruits and vegetables.
2. It is the source of ethylene gas which act as a ripener.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B

ABA is the abbreviated form of Abscisic acid, the plant hormone which act as a plant growth inhibitor and also known as stress hormone.

Option C

Gibberellin is the plant hormone which promotes flowering, germination and stem elongation.

Option D

Cytokinin is the plant hormone which is responsible for the cytokinesis of the plant cells in various parts and found in seeds in high concentration.

Final answer: Ethephon is used in agriculture for ripening banana and mango.