The Plant Hormone Involved in Aging and Ripening of Fruit

Question

The plant hormone involved in aging and ripening of fruit is
A) auxin.
B) ethylene.
C) florigen.
D) abscisic acid.
E) gibberellin.

Accepted Answer

Ethylene is the plant hormone involved in aging and ripening of fruit. It is responsible for the softening, color change, and aroma production in ripening fruit.