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<p>Ethephon, also known as "ethrel," is a versatile plant growth promoter that is converted into gaseous ethylene in plants. Acting as an ethylene derivative, it regulates numerous developmental processes in plants, including flowering, stem elongation, and fruit ripening. In floriculture, ethephon is valued for its ability to delay blooming, crucial for maintaining and stimulating ornamental flowers, and is recognized as an effective blossom thinner. Furthermore, it serves as a cost-effective alternative to synthetic chemicals in horticulture, facilitating fruit maturation post-harvesting, enhancing fruit color, and promoting uniform fruit thinning while also mitigating pod cracking by reducing flower and pod abortions. Its versatility extends to horticulture, where it provides a cost-effective alternative to synthetic chemicals for post-harvest fruit maturation. Additionally, ethephon aids in fruit color enhancement and promotes uniform fruit thinning while mitigating issues such as pod cracking by reducing flower and pod abortions. It also effectively manages the weed growth without adversely affecting the accompanying species. In cereal cultivation, it also addresses lodging issues by strengthening and shortening straws, thus improving crop yield and quality. In addition to that, the role of this compound as a latex stimulant in rubber trees ensures a continuous flow of latex, benefiting the rubber production processes. In cotton cultivation, ethephon facilitates early concentrated boll opening, enhancing planned harvesting efficiency, and simplifying defoliation, leading to smoother transitions from field to market. Furthermore, it serves as a promising elicitor, stimulating the production of secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, anthocyanins, and saponins. With its diverse range of applications and proven efficacy, ethephon occupies a prominent position in agriculture, plant tissue culture laboratories, and agro-based industries. Its multifaceted benefits have made it indispensable in modern agricultural practices, offering solutions to various challenges across different crop types and production stages.</p>

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Unraveling the multifaceted role of ethephon in plant physiology: from seed germination to crop maturation and harvesting

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    2025年1月24日

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  • Kumaresan Kowsalya,
  • Jayachandran Halka,
  • Muthukrishnan Anand,
  • Jesudass Joseph Sahayarayan,
  • Renganathan Rajkumar,
  • Muthukrishnan Arun

摘要

Ethephon, also known as "ethrel," is a versatile plant growth promoter that is converted into gaseous ethylene in plants. Acting as an ethylene derivative, it regulates numerous developmental processes in plants, including flowering, stem elongation, and fruit ripening. In floriculture, ethephon is valued for its ability to delay blooming, crucial for maintaining and stimulating ornamental flowers, and is recognized as an effective blossom thinner. Furthermore, it serves as a cost-effective alternative to synthetic chemicals in horticulture, facilitating fruit maturation post-harvesting, enhancing fruit color, and promoting uniform fruit thinning while also mitigating pod cracking by reducing flower and pod abortions. Its versatility extends to horticulture, where it provides a cost-effective alternative to synthetic chemicals for post-harvest fruit maturation. Additionally, ethephon aids in fruit color enhancement and promotes uniform fruit thinning while mitigating issues such as pod cracking by reducing flower and pod abortions. It also effectively manages the weed growth without adversely affecting the accompanying species. In cereal cultivation, it also addresses lodging issues by strengthening and shortening straws, thus improving crop yield and quality. In addition to that, the role of this compound as a latex stimulant in rubber trees ensures a continuous flow of latex, benefiting the rubber production processes. In cotton cultivation, ethephon facilitates early concentrated boll opening, enhancing planned harvesting efficiency, and simplifying defoliation, leading to smoother transitions from field to market. Furthermore, it serves as a promising elicitor, stimulating the production of secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, anthocyanins, and saponins. With its diverse range of applications and proven efficacy, ethephon occupies a prominent position in agriculture, plant tissue culture laboratories, and agro-based industries. Its multifaceted benefits have made it indispensable in modern agricultural practices, offering solutions to various challenges across different crop types and production stages.