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प्रश्न
The figure given below shows the stages of ripening in a banana. Answer the question that follow:
Mention two characteristic features of this hormone.
उत्तर
Characteristic features of ethylene:
- Site of synthesis:
o It is synthesised in senescent leaves and flowers, germinating seeds and ripening fruits.
- Functions:
o Induces and promotes fruit ripening
o Promotes fruit ripening
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