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A characteristic feature of ripening of some fruits (such as banana) is a sudden increase in respiration, which is known as

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Anthesis

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Climatic

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Photorespiration

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Climateric

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Some fruits(e.g. banana and apple) show high rates of respiration during their ripening. This rise in respiratory rate is calleld climateric
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