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Published on: August 21, 2026
Ethylene is not directly applied in the field as a gas due to its high diffusion rate. Which compound is used to overcome this limitation?
A
Ethephon
B
Agent orange
C
Benzaldehyde
D
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A
Ethylene is a gaseous PGR which is synthesised by the plants undergoing senescence and ripening of fruits. It applied artificially by human, then it will be diffused in air therefore most widely source of compound called ethephon is used. Ethephon is used as a liquid solution which can be rapidly absorbed by the plant and can release ethylene slowly.
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