Practice mode Horticulture

Which chemical is used to degreen citrus fruit?

Correct answer B. Ethrel

Explanation

Ethrel releases ethylene inside the tissue, which breaks down chlorophyll in the peel so that the yellow or orange carotenoid colour shows.

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