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 responsible for the aging and ripening of fruit. It is produced naturally by the fruit as it ripens and can also be produced artificially to stimulate ripening.