List several commercial applications of ethylene gas.

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7 July, 13:27

List several commercial applications of ethylene gas.

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Grady Costa · Answer 1

Ethylene is characterized by being a hormone found in fruits and vegetables, whose main functions are the growth, maturation and development of fruits and vegetables. Other important applications of ethylene are in the different commercial activities.

The main applications of ethylene are in the preparations of ethylene oxide, in ethylene glycol and in ethylene bromide.

Ashton Galvan · Answer 2

The commercial application of ethylene gas are as follows:

The ethylene gas are important for the early ripening of fruits.

The elongation of shoot can be done by ethylene gas.

The flower stimulation and swelling of stem can be achieved by the use of ethylene gas.

The leaf abscission of ornamental plants can be done by the use of ethylene hormone.