Controlling fruit ripening with ethene benefits commerce by allowing transport of firm, unripe fruit, followed by uniform ripening, which reduces damage and waste.
Using ethene to control fruit ripening allows fruits to be transported when hard and less prone to damage, then exposed to ethene for uniform ripening before sale, thus reducing waste.
| Front | Explain the benefits of using plant hormones to control ripening of fruit for sale in shops. |
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| Back | Commercial use of ethene:
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