The physiological effect of 'Thinning' in cotton, cherry, and walnut is achieved using:
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Correct answer: Ethylene
Ethylene (via Ethephon) promotes female flowers in cucumbers and accelerates the abscission (thinning) of fruits in cotton, cherry, and walnut to improve crop quality.
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