Q&A: How do plants respond to ethylene and what is its importance?
Q&A: How do plants respond to ethylene and what is its importance?
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2016-01-27
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Chang, Caren
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Chang, C. Q&A: How do plants respond to ethylene and what is its importance?. BMC Biol 14, 7 (2016).
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Abstract
Ethylene gas is a major plant hormone that influences diverse processes in plant growth, development and stress responses throughout the plant life cycle. Responses to ethylene, such as fruit ripening, are significant to agriculture. The core molecular elements of the ethylene-signaling pathway have been uncovered, revealing a unique pathway that is negatively regulated. Practical applications of this knowledge can lead to substantial improvements in agriculture.