Which one of the following is incorrect with reference to ethylene?

Breaks seed and bud dormancy

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Promotes rapid internode/petiole elongation in rice plants

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Promotes root growth and root hair formation and increases transpiring surface area.

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Causes synchronous senescence of leaves in tobacco

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Solution

The correct option is C Promotes root growth and root hair formation and increases transpiring surface area.
Ethylene promotes root growth and root hair formation, thus helping the plants to increase their absorption surface

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