| Abstract: | Abstract Ethylene is a simple gaseous hormone that is involved in many aspects of plant growth and development. Two physiological responses that are commonly controlled by ethylene, fruit ripening and flower senescence, have been given the most significant attention in terms of crop improvement using the tools of modern plant molecular biology and biotechnology. Fortunately, the wealth of research on ethylene biosynthesis and signaling pathway has been providing tools for the genetic control of ethylene effects. Today, manipulation of ethylene biosynthesis and signaling is one of the most promising approaches to improve crops through genetic engineering. In this review we will discuss current status and future directions of transgenic techniques to control ethylene effects with a primary focus on flower senescence. |
