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Biosynthesis and Metabolism of Ethylene

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Plant Hormones

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Ethylene is a plant hormone that is involved in the regulation of many physiological responses (2). In addition to its recognition as a “ripening hormone”, ethylene is involved in other developmental processes from germination of seeds to senescence of various organs and in many responses to environmental stresses.

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McKeon, T.A., Fernández-Maculet, J.C., Yang, SF. (1995). Biosynthesis and Metabolism of Ethylene. In: Davies, P.J. (eds) Plant Hormones. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0473-9_6

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