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Production of Cucumber has increased manifold in recent years. Application of which of the following phytohormones has resulted in this increased yield as the hormone is known to produce female flowers in the plants?

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Ethylene is used to promote femaleness (production of female flowers) in plants like cucumber and pineapple. Since more female flowers lead to more fruits, the application of ethylene increases the overall yield.

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Production of Cucumber has increased manifold in recent years. Application of which of the following phytohormones has resulted in this increased yield as the hormone is known to produce female flowers in the plants?

ABA

Gibberellin

Ethylene

Cytokinin

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