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Study Notes on Ethylene (With Diagram) | Plants

Let us make an in-depth study of the ethylene as plant growth hormone. After reading this article you will learn about 1. Discovery of Ethylene 2. Chemical Nature of Ethylene 3. Detection & Estimation of Ethylene 4. Biosynthesis of Ethylene 5. Inhibitors of Ethylene Biosynthesis 6. Antagonists of Ethylene Action 7. Inactivation of Ethylene in Plants 8. Occurrence, Distribution & [...]

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11 Major Physiological Effects of Ethylene | Plants

The following points highlight the eleven major physiological effects of ethylene. The physiological effects are: 1. Fruit Ripening 2. Plumular Hook Formation 3. Triple Response 4. Formation of Adventitious Roots and Root Hairs 5. Inhibition of Root Growth 6. Leaf Epinasty 7. Flowering 8. Sex Expression 9. Senescence 10. Abscission of Leaves and 11. Breaking Dormancy of Seeds and Buds. [...]

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Abscisic Acid (With Diagram) | Plant Growth Hormones

Let us make an in-depth study of the Abscisic Acid (ABA). After reading this article you will learn about 1. Discovery and Chemical Nature of ABA 2. Detection & Estimation of ABA 3. Physiological Effects of Abscisic Acid 4. Biosynthesis of ABA in Plants 5. Degradation/Inactivation of ABA in Plants 6. Occurrence and Distribution of ABA in Plants and 7. [...]

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