From Green to Ripe: Ethylene’s Role in Fruit Transformation0

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• July 29, 2024

Ethylene gas silently drives the ripening of fruits. Despite its intimidating name, there’s no need for alarm. It is a naturally occurring plant hormone, often called the “ripening hormone,” that plays a vital role in the maturation and ageing of fresh fruits. Ethylene is colourless and flammable, and it controls plant growth and development much