Undesirable Effects Of Ethylene

Question 1

Undesirable effects of ethylene

Answer 1

Accelerated senescence- ethylene stimulates senescence in many plants it can results in yellowing for greeny vegetables like spinach,herbs and broccoli

Accelerated ripening although ethylene stimulates ripening it can still be undesirable by causing premature yellowing in cucumbers and can still reduce the shelf life of produce in the storage area.

Induction of lead area
In many plants exposure to ethylene in leafy green vegetables can cause the darkening of leaf parts or death. It is of economic importance that lettuce that causes a disorder know as russet spotting.

Sprouting
Ethylene stimulates sprouting is undesirable for produce/commodities intended for consumption. Sprouting in potatoes is unsightly and causes water loss in flowers or leaves