Question
Biology Question on plant growth and development
It takes very long time for pineapple plants to produce flowers. Which combination of hormones can be applied to artificially induce flowering in pineapple plants throughout, the year to increase yield ?
A
Gibberellin and Abscisic acid
B
Cytokinin and Abscisic acid
C
Auxin and Ethylene
D
Gibberellin and Cytokinin
Answer
Auxin and Ethylene
Explanation
Solution
Plant hormone auxin induces flowering in pineapple. Ethylene also helps in synchronization of flowering and fruit set up in pineapple.