Question

function of of ethylene as phytoharmone​

Answer 1

Phytohormone means any hormone that can generate growth

• ethylene on the other hand helps in the ripening of fruits and due to this it acts an a hormone .

• hence we can conclude that ethylene is a phytohormone

Answer 2

Ethylene serves as a hormone in plant. It acts at trace level throughout the life of the plant by regulating ripening of fruits, the opening of flower and the abscission [shedding] of leaves.