Ethephon
| Description | Mode of action | Uses |
| Plant growth regulator with systemic properties. | Penetrates into the plant tissues, and is decomposed to ethylene, which affects the growth processes. |
a) To accelerate ripening of fruit, tomatoes, sugar beet, coffee, etc. b) To increase the tillering of wheat and rice c) To prevent lodging in rice, maize and flax d) To accelerate boll opening and defoliation in cotton e) To hasten the yellowing of mature tobacco leaves f) To stimulate latex flow in rubber trees, and resin flow in pine trees g) To stimulate early uniform hull split in walnuts, etc. |
