Which hormone is a gaseous plant growth regulator?
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Correct answer: Ethylene
Ethylene is a simple gaseous PGR produced in large amounts by tissues undergoing senescence and ripening fruits. It is unique among the five major classes of plant hormones due to its physical state.
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