Question

What are the physiological processes that are regulated by ethylene in plants?

Answer 1

Ethylene is one of the plant growth regulators. It has several applications which include:

• The regulator is responsible for the ripening of the fruit.
  
• The hormone causes the formation of a hook at the tip of the plumule.
  
• The hormone stimulates the formation of adventitious roots and root hairs.
  
• The hormone inhibits the process of flowering.
  
• The hormone enhances the process of ageing or senescence.
  
• The regulator also promotes the process of abscission of leaves.