Florists use silver thiosulfate to
A) delay abscission of petals caused by the action of auxin.
B) delay abscission of leaves caused by the action of abscisic acid.
C) keep petals from turning brown due to the action of ethylene.
D) keep leaves green longer by promoting the action of cytokinins.
E) prevent microbial decay of senescing leaves and petals.

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Silver thiosulfate is used to inhibit the action of ethylene, which is responsible for causing petals to turn brown and fall off.

Florists Use Silver Thiosulfate to