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What happens to fruit at harvest?
What happens to fruit at harvest?
- They start producing ethylene
- They stop responding to ethylene
- They do not produce but are highly sensitive to ethylene (correct)
- They become insensitive to ethylene
When does endogenous autocatalytic ethylene production begin in fruit?
When does endogenous autocatalytic ethylene production begin in fruit?
- Relatively late in the softening process (correct)
- Never, it only responds to exogenous ethylene
- Immediately after harvest
- During phase 1 of softening
What characterizes phase 2 of fruit softening?
What characterizes phase 2 of fruit softening?
- Production of aroma volatiles
- Rapid softening (correct)
- Initiation of softening
- Slowing down of softening
What happens to fruit during phase 3 of softening?
What happens to fruit during phase 3 of softening?
How does the ripening of this fruit species compare to others?
How does the ripening of this fruit species compare to others?
What is the primary function of ethylene in plants?
What is the primary function of ethylene in plants?
What is the source of ethylene in the ripening process?
What is the source of ethylene in the ripening process?
What is the role of ethylene in the ripening process under natural conditions?
What is the role of ethylene in the ripening process under natural conditions?
What is the classification of ethylene in the context of plant physiology?
What is the classification of ethylene in the context of plant physiology?
What can be said about the ripening process in relation to ethylene?
What can be said about the ripening process in relation to ethylene?
What hormone do fruits emit during the ripening process?
What hormone do fruits emit during the ripening process?
During fruit ripening, an increase in which process is observed?
During fruit ripening, an increase in which process is observed?
What is the primary role of ethylene in fruit physiology?
What is the primary role of ethylene in fruit physiology?
How do fruits respond to ethylene treatment during their ripening process?
How do fruits respond to ethylene treatment during their ripening process?
Which statement about ethylene and fruit respiration during ripening is correct?
Which statement about ethylene and fruit respiration during ripening is correct?
