What is the use of ethephon according to CBSE Class 11 Biology chapter 13 notes?
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9th Mar, 2022
The aqueous solution of ethephon is widely used as an artificial ethylene source as it releases ethylene slowly. Ethephon is used to hasten fruit ripening in plants like tomato, apples, etc., and accelerates abscission in flowers and fruits. It is used to increase the yield of cucumbers as it promotes female flowers.
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