Ethylene is used for- A. Retarding ripening of tomatoes B. Hastening the ripening of fruits C. Slowing down ripening of apples D. Both B and C
Option D. Ethylene is one of the important plant hormones which plays a key role in leaf senescence. Ethylene is a multifunctional hormone related to growth and senescence. It is widely used in agriculture as it regulates the ripening process.