Practice mode Food Technology

Which of the following acts as an anti-ripening agent?

Correct answer B. 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid

Explanation

The synthetic auxin 2,4,5-T can delay ripening and fruit drop when sprayed at low concentrations, whereas maleic hydrazide is used mainly to stop sprouting in stored onions and potatoes.

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