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Pineapple can be made to flower in off s...

Pineapple can be made to flower in off season by

A

Ethylene/NAA

B

Zeatin

C

Short day

D

Temperature

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The correct Answer is:
A
Ethylene is synthesised in almost all plant parts like roots, leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds etc. Flowering and fruit set up are synchronised by ethylene in pineapple.
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