The World's Most Important Chemical is Ethylene
Ethylene Agricultural production is determined by plant growth and development under varying environmental conditions. Plant organ growth, development, and senescence can affect crop yield by modulating photosynthesis, nutrient remobilization efficiency, and harvest index. Plant growth and yield have been shown to be increased by phytohormones. The phytohormone regulates plant growth and senescence. Ethylene is thought to be a multifunctional phytohormone that controls both growth and senescence. Depending on the concentration, timing of application, and plant species, it promotes or inhibits growth and senescence. The use of ethephon, an E-releasing compound, increased evolution and mustard leaf area at lower concentrations while inhibiting it at higher concentrations. The global Ethylene Market was valued at US$ 107.65 billion and 146.6 million metric tons in 2016 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 8.7% in terms of revenue and 5.3% in terms of volume during 2017 – 20...