15 Questions
What happens to fruit at harvest?
They do not produce but are highly sensitive to ethylene
When does endogenous autocatalytic ethylene production begin in fruit?
Relatively late in the softening process
What characterizes phase 2 of fruit softening?
Rapid softening
What happens to fruit during phase 3 of softening?
Aroma volatiles are produced and fruit become soft enough to eat
How does the ripening of this fruit species compare to others?
It occurs relatively late
What is the primary function of ethylene in plants?
It promotes the ripening process
What is the source of ethylene in the ripening process?
The plant itself
What is the role of ethylene in the ripening process under natural conditions?
It plays a major physiological role
What is the classification of ethylene in the context of plant physiology?
Ripening hormone
What can be said about the ripening process in relation to ethylene?
It is accelerated by ethylene
What hormone do fruits emit during the ripening process?
Ethylene
During fruit ripening, an increase in which process is observed?
Respiration
What is the primary role of ethylene in fruit physiology?
Trigger ripening
How do fruits respond to ethylene treatment during their ripening process?
They do not respond
Which statement about ethylene and fruit respiration during ripening is correct?
Ethylene increases respiration rate
Learn about the role of ethylene and respiration in fruit ripening, including how different fruits respond to ethylene treatment.
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