Ethylene

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Broader Terms

alkene, plant growth regulator

Narrower Terms

ethylenediamine, polyethylene, stilbene

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• Because it contains a double bond, ethylene is called an unsaturated hydrocarbon or an olefin.
• Ethylene is now known to have many other functions as well.
• 2-15 / 45-59 VL H Corms/Rhizomes/Tubers) Ethylene is a plant hormone that differs from other plant hormones in being a gas.
• In botany, ethylene is a plant hormone that inhibits growth and promotes leaf fall.
• Use Profile The pesticide ethylene is registered for use as a plant growth regulator and a herbicide.

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