Ethephon, the most widely used source of ethylene, is primarily used to:
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Correct answer: Hasten fruit ripening in tomatoes
Ethephon is an aqueous solution absorbed and transported within the plant to release ethylene slowly. It hastens fruit ripening in tomatoes and apples and accelerates abscission of flowers and fruits.
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