Question

What is the funtion of ethylene

Answer 1

Ethylene as a Plant Hormone

This plant hormone is essentially produced in all parts of grown plants including roots, stems, tubers, leaves, flower, fruits and seeds. Ethylene is the most widely used plant growth regulator as it plays a vital role in: Stimulating fruit ripening. Helps in determining the sex of a flower.

Answer 2

Answer:

The ethylene in a plant growth regulator that acts as a trace level of entire plant life by regulating and stimulating the opening of flowers, fruit ripening and shedding of leaves. This hormone affects the ripening and flowering of many plants. It it widely used to control the freshness in horticulture and fruits.