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Give function of etylene |
| Answer» Following are the important function of ethylene:Growth: Ethylene stimulates horizontal growth and the swelling of the axis. It inhibits the growth in the longitudinal direction.Gravity : It reduces the sensitivity to gravity. The stems become positively geotropic and the leaves and flowers undergo drooping.Senescence: It speeds up the senescence of flowers and leaves.Abscission: Ethylene stimulates the abscission of flowers, leaves, fruits and other parts of the plant. It helps in the formation of hydrolases.Apical Dominance: It prolongs dormancy of lateral buds and promotes apical dominance.Breaking Dormancy: It breaks the dormancy of seeds, buds and storage organs.Ripening of Fruit: Ethylene induces artificial ripening of climacteric fruits such as banana, mango, apple, etc. | |