Question

    Which chemical is used for controlling sprouting of

    onions in storage?
    A Maleic Hydrazide (MH) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Ethylene (C₂H₄) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C GA Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    MH is a growth inhibitor applied pre-harvest to suppress sprouting in onions during storage. Ethylene and gibberellins (GA) are not typically used for this purpose.

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