A gaseous hormone produced by plants that helps control fruit ripening is:

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Ethylene is a hormone produced by plants that helps to regulate fruit ripening, as well as other developmental processes such as seed germination and senescence (aging). Ethylene is a gas that can be produced by the plant itself or by other sources such as decaying fruit. It acts as a signal to trigger various physiological changes that lead to fruit ripening, including softening, color changes, and flavor development.

A Gaseous Hormone Produced by Plants That Helps Control Fruit