Ethylene in plant biology

Preface. Reference System Usage. Frequently Used Abbreviations. Introduction and Historical Perspectives. Ethylene Analysis and Properties of the Gas. The Biosynthesis of Ethylene. Regulation of Ethylene Production by Internal, Environmental, and Stress Factors. Roles and Physiological Effects of Ethylene in Plant Physiology: Dormancy, Growth and Development. Fruit Ripening, Abscission and Postharvest Disorders. The Mechanisms of Ethylene Action. Ethylene in the Environment. The Role of Ethylene in Agriculture. References. Index.