Ethephon (CAS 16672-87-0)
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Ethephon, a widely utilized plant growth regulator (PGR), plays a significant role in agriculture and horticulture for various purposes. Derived from ethylene, a naturally occurring plant hormone, this synthetic compound finds extensive application in inducing flowering, augmenting fruit size and quality, and enhancing overall plant growth and yield. Furthermore, it can effectively reduce plant height and prevent lodging in cereals. Ethephon′s effectiveness as a PGR has led to its widespread use across different regions. Scientific research has extensively explored the properties of ethephon. It has been instrumental in investigating the influence of hormones on plant growth and development, as well as the impact of environmental stressors on plant physiology. Additionally, ethephon has been employed to examine plant-pathogen interactions and the effects of environmental contaminants on plants. Ethephon operates by liberating ethylene, a naturally occurring plant hormone for regulating various aspects of plant growth and development. These aspects encompass flowering, fruit ripening, leaf senescence, and dormancy. Upon release, ethylene binds to ethylene receptors present within plant cells, setting off a series of biochemical reactions that lead to the desired effects.
Ethephon (CAS 16672-87-0) References
- Ethephon-regulated maize internode elongation associated with modulating auxin and gibberellin signal to alter cell wall biosynthesis and modification. | Zhang, Y., et al. 2020. Plant Sci. 290: 110196. PMID: 31779899
- Ethephon mitigates nickel stress by modulating antioxidant system, glyoxalase system and proline metabolism in Indian mustard. | Khan, MIR., et al. 2020. Physiol Mol Biol Plants. 26: 1201-1213. PMID: 32549683
- Ethephon-induced changes in antioxidants and phenolic compounds in anthocyanin-producing black carrot hairy root cultures. | Barba-Espín, G., et al. 2020. J Exp Bot. 71: 7030-7045. PMID: 32803264
- Ethephon induces coordinated ripening acceleration and divergent coloration responses in fig (Ficus carica L.) flowers and receptacles. | Cui, Y., et al. 2021. Plant Mol Biol. 105: 347-364. PMID: 33185823
- Ethephon foliar application: Impact on the phenolic and technological Tempranillo grapes maturity. | López, R., et al. 2021. J Food Sci. 86: 803-812. PMID: 33590528
- Effects of ethephon on ethephon residue and quality properties of chili pepper during pre-harvest ripening. | Yang, B., et al. 2021. J Food Sci Technol. 58: 2098-2108. PMID: 33967308
- Ethephon-Induced Ethylene Enhances Starch Degradation and Sucrose Transport with an Interactive Abscisic Acid-Mediated Manner in Mature Leaves of Oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.). | Lee, BR., et al. 2021. Plants (Basel). 10: PMID: 34451716
- Transcriptional and Hormonal Responses in Ethephon-Induced Promotion of Femaleness in Pumpkin. | Li, Q., et al. 2021. Front Plant Sci. 12: 715487. PMID: 34539706
- Ethephon causes reproductive malfunction in adult male mice: Histological and biochemical evidence. | Jahangirfard, R., et al. 2021. Vet Res Forum. 12: 333-338. PMID: 34815845
- Ethephon Reduces Maize Nitrogen Uptake but Improves Nitrogen Utilization in Zea mays L. | Zhang, Y., et al. 2021. Front Plant Sci. 12: 762736. PMID: 35087544
- Effects of ethephon on serum levels of sex hormone, apoptosis, and cell cycle of ovaries in mice. | Huang, H., et al. 2022. Endokrynol Pol. 73: 346-352. PMID: 35593683
- Effects of ethephon and low-temperature treatments on blood oranges (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck): Anthocyanin accumulation and volatile profile changes during storage. | Chen, J., et al. 2022. Food Chem. 393: 133381. PMID: 35691068
- Foliar application of ethephon induces bud dormancy and affects gene expression of dormancy- and flowering-related genes in 'Mauritius' litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.). | Cronje, RB., et al. 2022. J Plant Physiol. 276: 153768. PMID: 35872424
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Ethephon, 250 mg | sc-252788 | 250 mg | $85.00 |