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The main functions of ethylene are:

  1. It induces the abscission of leaves, flowers and fruits.
  2. It inhibits stem elongation and also stimulates transverse thickening of the stem.
  3. It favours fruit ripening.
  4. It promotes ageing of plant organs.
  5. It increases the formation of flowers and there by fruit.
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