Which gas is commonly employed to artificially ripen fruits?

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18 Mar 2019
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Ethene (also known as ethylene) is widely used to trigger the ripening process in fruits artificially. It acts as a plant hormone that promotes maturation, whereas ethane, ethyne, and methane do not have this effect.

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